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autumnal

[aw-tuhm-nl] / ɔˈtʌm nl /
ADJECTIVE
relating to autumn; past maturity
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The batter is tender thanks to sour cream, the crumb flecked with spices that feel autumnal without being predictable.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

The mother of two highlighted one key ingredient that she plans to use for the autumnal holiday this year: sage, which she noted is found growing throughout the lush gardens at the Sussexes’ property.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

Eight months on from the England embarrassment, it was the Springboks squad belting out their celebration tune on an autumnal Saturday night in Cardiff.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Or added to chicken stock to make an earthy autumnal soup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

His dæmon, a large cat with fur of a thousand beautiful autumnal colors, stalked the corners of the study before leaping gracefully to Coram’s lap.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman



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