equinoctial
IPA: ˈikwʌnˈɑktjʌɫ
noun
- The great circle midway between the celestial poles; the celestial equator.
- (rare) The terrestrial equator.
- An equinoctial gale.
adjective
- (astronomy) Of or relating to the spring or autumnal equinox.
- (astronomy) Of or relating to the celestial equator.
- (uncommon) Equatorial: Of or relating to the equator of the Earth.
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Examples of "equinoctial" in Sentences
- Universal equinoctial ring dial.
- Length of equinoctial day and night.
- Ancient equinoctial traditions are held in high regard.
- He invented a universal equinoctial ring dial of two rings.
- The first was an equinoctial, the second a solstitial armilla.
- By extension, the term equinox may denote an equinoctial point.
- By extension, the term 'equinox' may denote an equinoctial point.
- If not oriented to north, the equinoctial ring is not equinoctial.
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