Third-person singular simple present indicative form of vernalize

simple past tense and past participle of vernalize

(astronomy) The moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator while tilting towards from the observer, taking place in March in the northern hemisphere and September in the southern hemisphere.

plural of vernal point

The point on the ecliptic where the sun crosses from the southern celestial hemisphere to the northern, which occurs at the (northern) vernal equinox; less commonly, either this point or the opposite point of crossing from north to south.

plural of vernal equinox

A perennial grass, Anthoxanthum odoratum, used as forage