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Word of the Day – Vernal

By April 6, 2026Word of the Day

Vernal (adj)

vur-nl

Of or relating to spring. Happening in the spring.

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin vernālis, equivalent to vern(us) “of spring”.

Example sentences

“A happy Easter to you all, and it’s looks like we have some vernal weather on the horizon too.”

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