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(e-qui-nox) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a time of year when day and night are equal in length.

Example Sentence

The autumnal equinox marks the beginning of autumn.

More Example Sentences

People celebrate the equinox in many cultures.

Synonyms

equal day; balance; solstice

Antonyms

solstice

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Rhymes

  • equinox
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