Meaning ofequinoctial yearin English

Noun

1. a year based on Earth's orbit around Sun
   The astronomer calculated the equinoctial year to understand Earth's orbital pattern.
   Synonyms:

   solar yeartropical yearastronomical year
   Antonyms:

   lunar yearcalendar year
2. time between successive spring equinoxes
   The equinoctial year is approximately 365.24 days, which is close to the tropical year.
   Synonyms:

   tropical yearsolar year
   Antonyms:

   none