boreal
of or relating to the north wind.
of or relating to the north.
(sometimes initial capital letter) pertaining to Boreas.
Origin of boreal
1Words Nearby boreal
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How to use boreal in a sentence
But these were southerns, and exempt by climate from this scourge of the human race in boreal regions.
In placing his foot for the first time on boreal land, the doctor experienced much emotion.
The English at the North Pole | Jules VerneSailors accustomed to the boreal seas generally consider this phenomenon as the precursor of abundant snow.
The English at the North Pole | Jules VerneThe converse is proved of the Pleistocene by the existence of a boreal fauna, and the widespread evidences of glacial action.
Mythical Monsters | Charles GouldTwo strong, tall, unbending trees, they stand as fit pillars to the entrance of a boreal climate.
The Bastonnais | John Lesperance
British Dictionary definitions for boreal (1 of 2)
/ (ˈbɔːrɪəl) /
of or relating to the north or the north wind
Origin of boreal
1British Dictionary definitions for Boreal (2 of 2)
/ (ˈbɔːrɪəl) /
of or denoting the coniferous forests in the north of the N hemisphere
designating a climatic zone having snowy winters and short summers
designating a dry climatic period from about 7500 to 5500 bc, characterized by cold winters, warm summers, and a flora dominated by pines and hazels
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Scientific definitions for boreal
[ bôr′ē-əl ]
Relating to the north or to northern areas.
Relating to the north wind.
Relating to the forest areas of the Northern Temperate Zone that are dominated by coniferous trees such as spruce, fir, and pine.
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