boreal
[ bawr-ee-uhl, bohr‐ ]
/ ˈbɔr i əl, ˈboʊr‐ /
adjective
of or relating to the north wind.
of or relating to the north.
(sometimes initial capital letter) pertaining to Boreas.
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Words nearby boreal
Bordet, Bordetella, Bordet-Gengou bacillus, bordure, bore, boreal, Boreas, borecole, boredom, boree, boreen
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British Dictionary definitions for boreal (1 of 2)
boreal
/ (ˈbɔːrɪəl) /
adjective
of or relating to the north or the north wind
Word Origin for boreal
C15: from Latin boreās the north wind
British Dictionary definitions for boreal (2 of 2)
Boreal
/ (ˈbɔːrɪəl) /
adjective
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
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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