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equinox

noun

/ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

Meaning

The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.

The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.

solstice, balance, equality of day and night

longest day, shortest day

spring equinox, autumn equinox, equinox celebration

Life at home or devotion to family life.

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

A typical example or pattern of something; a model.

a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement