Shobdo Logo
MWgamer

gamer

Flag: gbEnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

g>equi​nox
noun
equi·​nox
ˈē-kwə-ˌnäks ˈe-

Definition

  • either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
  • either of the two times each year (as about March 21 and September 23) when the sun crosses the equator and day and night are everywhere on earth of approximately equal length
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French equinocce, from Medieval Latin equinoxium, alteration of Latin aequinoctium, from aequi- equi- + noct-, nox night — more at night
g>equi​nox
noun
equi·​nox
ˈē-kwə-ˌnäks ˈe-

Definition

First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French equinocce, from Medieval Latin equinoxium, alteration of Latin aequinoctium, from aequi- equi- + noct-, nox night — more at night
gamer — MW · Shobdo