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autumnal point

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autumnal equinox

–noun
1. See under equinox (def. 1).
2. Also called autumnal point. the position of the sun at the time of the autumnal equinox.

Origin:
1670–80
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autumnal equinox   (ô-tŭm'nəl)  Pronunciation Key 
See under equinox.
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