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boreal
[bɔːˈriːəl]
adjective
boreal
1.
of or relating to the north or the north wind
The boreal winds brought cold air from the Arctic.
Os ventos boreais trouxeram ar frio do Ártico.
2.
relating to or denoting the region immediately south of the Arctic, characterized by taiga forest
The boreal forest stretches across northern Canada.
A floresta boreal se estende pelo norte do Canadá.
3.
of or relating to the aurora borealis
We watched the boreal lights dance across the night sky.
Assistimos às luzes boreais dançarem no céu noturno.
Synonyms
arctic
northern
polar
Antonyms
austral
southern
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
boreal
Standard usage in scientific and geographical contexts
Portugal
boreal
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
boreal forest
aurora borealis
boreal climate
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