Natal \Na"tal\, a. [L. natalis, fr. natus, p. p. of nasci to be born: cf. F. natal. See Nation, and cf. Noel.]

1. Of or pertaining to one's birth; accompying or dating from one's birth; native.

Princes' children took names from their natal places. --Camden.

Propitious star, whose sacred power Presided o'er the monarch's natal hour. --Prior.

2. (Actrol.) Presiding over nativity; as, natal Jove.

Syn: Native, natural. See Native.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)