Word of the Day: Vernal

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Vernal
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adjective 1. Of, in, or appropriate to spring.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "Justine paused her hike to admire the vernal forest view."
Play Button "I have a particular affection for vernal flowers, especially daffodils and tulips."
Play Button "By mid-April, every tree in the park will be covered in bright vernal blooms."
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Latin, mid-16th century
Why This Word?
"Vernal" comes from the Latin "vernus" ("of the spring") and "ver" ("spring"). The Latin words can still be found attached to springtime flowers, including a species of crocus (scientific name: Crocus vernus) and the spring snowflake flower (scientific name: Leucojum vernum). ...
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