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Autumnal

Of, belonging to, or peculiar to, autumn; as, an autumnal tint; produced or gathered in autumn; as, autumnal fruits; flowering in autumn; as, an autumnal plant.

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Mature 84% connected

Brought by natural process to completeness of growth and development; fitted by growth and development for any function, action, or state, appropriat…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Mature 84% connected

Brought by natural process to completeness of growth and development; fitted by growth and development for any function, action, or state, appropriat…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Fall 74% connected

To Descend, either suddenly or gradually; particularly, to descend by the force of gravity; to drop; to sink; as, the apple falls; the tide falls; th…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Fall 74% connected

To Descend, either suddenly or gradually; particularly, to descend by the force of gravity; to drop; to sink; as, the apple falls; the tide falls; th…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Summery 94% connected

Of or pertaining to summer; like summer; as, a summery day.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Summery 94% connected

Of or pertaining to summer; like summer; as, a summery day.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vernal 94% connected

Of or pertaining to the spring; appearing in the spring; as, vernal bloom.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vernal 94% connected

Of or pertaining to the spring; appearing in the spring; as, vernal bloom.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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