† equiˈnoctional, a.
[as if f. L. *æquinoctiōn-em (see prec.) + -al1.]
= equinoctial. Hence equiˈnoctionally adv., in the direction of the equinoctial.
1658 Sir T. Browne Hydriot. & Gard. Cyrus 61 The floure twists æquinoctionally from the left hand to the right, according to the dayly revolution. |