What is another word for equinoctials?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛkwɪnˌɒkʃə͡lz] (IPA)

Equinox is the term used for the two times a year when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. The term "equinoctials" refers to the two dates that each year marks these occasions. Synonyms for the word "equinoctials" include March and September equinoxes, spring and autumnal equinoxes, and vernal and autumnal equinoxes. In different cultures, the equinoxes have been celebrated as important astronomical events for thousands of years. They are often associated with fertility, renewal, and rebirth. The equinoxes also mark the start of the astronomical seasons, with the spring equinox marking the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumnal equinox marking the start of autumn.

What are the hypernyms for Equinoctials?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    astronomical events, Celestial events, Seasonal events.

Usage examples for Equinoctials

Nor shall I dwell long on that journey, neither, which was exceedingly long and painful, by reason of our nearing the equinoctials, which dashed us from our course to that degree that it was the 26th before we reached our port and cast anchor in still water.
"A Set of Rogues"
Frank Barrett
There is no need for the anchor-watch that Hamish was insisting on: the equinoctials are not likely to begin on such a night as this.
"Macleod of Dare"
William Black
And how is one to know when the equinoctials may not come on?
"Macleod of Dare"
William Black

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