word
equinox
EE-kwih-noks
ˈiːkwɪnɒksListen
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Syllable breakdown
equinox
Dictionary meaning
The time of year when day and night are of approximately equal length.
History and origin
Latin — 'aequi' (equal) + 'nox' (night).
Examples
- Spring begins around the vernal equinox in late March.
Common mispronunciations
EK-wih-noksEE-kwih-nox
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