EQUINOCTIAL

/ɛkwɪˈnɒkʃl̩/ Scrabble 22 Words With Friends 26

Definition

  1. noun the great circle on the celestial sphere midway between the celestial poles. — synonyms: celestial_equator, equinoctial_circle, equinoctial_line
  2. adjective relating to the vicinity of the equator.
  3. adjective relating to an equinox (when the lengths of night and day are equal).

Examples

  • “an equinoctial gale or storm, i.e. one happening at or near the time of the equinox, in any part of the world”

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