Autumn
(noun)
- The season of the year between summer and winter, usually from September to November in the Northern Hemisphere and from March to May in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The time of year when leaves fall from trees.
Origin:
From the old french word "autompne" which was derived from the latin word "autumnus" which in turn was derived from the etruscan word "autu".
Examples:
- Autumn is my favorite season of the year.
- The autumn leaves were a beautiful shade of orange and yellow.
- The autumn breeze was cool and refreshing.
- Autumn is the time of year when the days start getting shorter.
- The autumn equinox marks the start of the season.