Definitions

1. verb

to subject to or as if to the effects of spring, especially to induce growth or flowering

“The cold winter forced the gardeners to vernalise the plants before replanting them in spring.”

2. verb

to make or become spring-like in character or quality

“The vernalise effect of the warm sunshine on the forest was breathtaking.”

3. noun

a period of vernalisation or a substance that induces vernalisation

“The gardener applied a vernalise treatment to the seeds to ensure they germinated properly.”

4. noun

a plant that has been subjected to a period of vernalisation

“The vernalise plants were then transplanted into the greenhouse to grow.”