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(bôr′ē əl)

adjective

northern
of the north wind
of or pertaining to the northern zone of plant and animal life including the taiga and tundra

Origin: LL borealis < Boreas

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adjective

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

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Late Latin Boreālis

Origin: , from Latin Boreās, Boreas; see Boreas

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