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(vernal eclipse: equality) (cy: denoting)
combined its vernacy: “denoting equality
the teacher told us how important vernacy is.
vernacy by vernacy September 21, 2021
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vernacular 

The standard native language of a country or locality.

The everyday language spoken by a people as distinguished from the literary language.

A variety of such everyday language specific to a social group or region: the vernaculars of New York City.

The idiom of a particular trade or profession: in the legal vernacular.

An idiomatic word, phrase, or expression.

The common, nonscientific name of a plant or animal.
An example of "southern" vernacular:

"I'm fixing to do that." Meaning, "I am going to do that, without a doubt. But not yet."
vernacular by vancelxix January 14, 2005
a very unique girl just as the name is.She's smart,kind,loving,sweet and simply amazing. She is attractive; beautiful inside and out but needs to recognise and bring out her inner gifts as she is kind of timid. She often spends her time in deep thoughts about life so can often be indecisive as she tries hard to do the right thing.This girl values and aims to seek true love and friendships more than anything else in the world. Knowing a Vernaly is a very wonderful and unique experience.
This girl, Vernaly gives me a very new and positive perceptive of females. No wonder this name is so rare.
I'm really happy and blessed to have Vernaly as a friend...she's soo sweet

Vernaly is quite dreamy and emotional.
vernaly by VBlossom February 16, 2014

Contemporary vernacular 

A current mode of speaking that may confuse others who are not familiar with the current events and trends in society.
"We lurked out in the streets for a few hours but then she told me to come over so I came through cause it's really nothing."
"I have no idea what you said I am having a hard time grasping your contemporary vernacular."

Vernacula 

the Dracula of vernacular; he feeds on your slang
"Oh noooo!!!!! Vernacula's coming! He's going to speak in a common dialect!"
Vernacula by murburkaz August 25, 2012

Vernacular 

The common, often local, general dialect.
Or, even more general,
What is spoken.
"Every word or phrase in urban dictionary should be part of your vernacular."

Commonly Heard after accidental rhymes or verbose expression:
"Excellent usage (of the vernacular)."

Vernacular is referred to by Truly in Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang
Vernacular by Free Sol March 17, 2009

vernacularosaurus 

A term used for when vernacular speaking habits of a group become epic enough in both usage and strangeness as to be considered dinosaur sized in their impact and magnitude. Frequent Woody Allen or Monty Python quotes are often a tell tale sign of the modern vernacularosaurus language at it's best.
lizzie: El Oh El Okay Smiley face is perfectly acceptable in modern business parlance

James: that's totally the Vernacularosaurus!
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Are yinz havin' city chicken for dinner?
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“No way, is that cake?”
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“Did you see that caillou over there? His head is reflecting the sun like a disco ball.”
Example 2:
“I think Dave is finally accepting his hair loss. He just went full caillou and shaved the whole thing off.”
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