BOREAL


Meaning of BOREAL in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' bo ̇ r- ē - ə l

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English boriall, from Late Latin borealis, from Latin boreas north wind, north, from Greek, from Boreas

Date: 15th century

1 : of, relating to, or located in northern regions < boreal waters>

2 : of, relating to, or comprising the northern biotic area characterized especially by dominance of coniferous forests

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