equinoxes

Noun

The two times in the year when day and night are of equal length.

ریشه

Derived from Latin 'aequinoctium', from 'aequus' (equal) and 'nox' (night).

مثال

• The equinoxes occur in March and September.
• During the equinoxes, the Sun is directly above the equator.
• The length of day and night is nearly equal on the equinoxes.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Vernal equinox Autumnal equinox Celebrate the equinoxes Occur in equinoxes