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equinox

/ˈiː.kwɪ.nɒks/
noun CEFR B1

Definition

One of the two days a year when day and night are of equal length.

The spring (vernal) and autumn equinoxes both mark this balance, at opposite ends of the year.

Etymology From Latin aequi- 'equal' + nox 'night.'