brumal
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of brumal
First recorded in 1505–15; from Latin brūmālis “of or pertaining to winter”; brume, -al 1
Example Sentences
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To help travelers maximize their brumal break periods, Priceline has released a list of places that are likely to prove popular over the coming months based on a number of factors, including their affordability quotient.
From Seattle Times
This singular fact in the history of the animal seems most inexplicable to me, unless she remain concealed in her brumal slumber until after she has been delivered of her cubs.
From Project Gutenberg
He shivers in the brumal blast; hungry, he chirps before your door.
From Project Gutenberg
He shivers in brumal blasts, and hungry he chirps before your door.
From Project Gutenberg
"Old longings nomadic leap, Chafing at custom's chain; Again from its brumal sleep Wakens the ferine strain."
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