The quality of being vernal or spring-like.

Obsolete spelling of vernal

(astronomy) The moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator while tilting towards from the observer, taking place in March in the northern hemisphere and September in the southern hemisphere.

plural of vernal equinox

plural of vernal point

The point on the ecliptic where the sun crosses from the southern celestial hemisphere to the northern, which occurs at the (northern) vernal equinox; less commonly, either this point or the opposite point of crossing from north to south.

A perennial grass, Anthoxanthum odoratum, used as forage

Alternative form of vernalization

Alternative form of vernalized

A hypothetical plant hormone thought to be responsible for vernalization.