Italian Word of the Day: Equinozio

Meaning: Equinox

Part of Speech: noun

Translation: The spring equinox marks the beginning of the new season.

Context: L'equinozio di primavera segna l'inizio della nuova stagione.

Cultural nugget: The equinozio has been important in Italian agriculture for centuries, with farmers traditionally using this date to plan their planting schedules. Many ancient Roman structures, including some churches, were aligned to capture special light effects during the equinoxes.