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Equinox (Noun)

Meaning 1

(astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Synonyms

  • Equinoctial Point

Hypernyms

  • Celestial Point

Hyponyms

  • Autumnal Equinox
  • Vernal Equinox

Meaning 2

Either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length.

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Hyponyms

  • Fall Equinox
  • March Equinox
  • Spring Equinox
  • September Equinox

Related Words

  • Equinoctial (adjective)
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