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boreal

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bo⋅re⋅al

[bawr-ee-uhl, bohr‑]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to the north wind.
2. of or pertaining to the north.
3. (sometimes initial capital letter) pertaining to Boreas.

Origin:
1425–75; late ME boriall < LL boreālis northern (L bore(ās) Boreas + -ālis -al 1 )
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bo·re·al   (bôr'ē-əl, bōr'-)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to the north; northern.

  2. Of or concerning the north wind.

  3. Boreal Of or relating to the forest areas of the northern North Temperate Zone, dominated by coniferous trees such as spruce, fir, and pine.


[Middle English, from Late Latin Boreālis, from Latin Boreās, Boreas; see Boreas.]
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boreal   (bôr'ē-əl)  Pronunciation Key 
  1. Relating to the north or to northern areas.

  2. Relating to the north wind.

  3. 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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