Vernal
adjective
1.
of or relating to spring:
vernal sunshine.
2.
appearing or occurring in spring:
vernal migratory movements.
3.
appropriate to or suggesting spring; springlike:
vernal greenery.
4.
belonging to or characteristic of youth:
vernal longings.
adjective
1.
of or occurring in spring
2.
(poetic) of or characteristic of youth; fresh
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