boreal

bo·re·al  (bôr-l, br-)

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.

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[Middle English, from Late Latin Borelis, from Latin Bores, Boreas; see Boreas.]

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boreal [ˈbɔːrɪəl]

adj

of or relating to the north or the north wind

[from Latin boreās the north wind]

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Boreal [ˈbɔːrɪəl]

adj

1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) of or denoting the coniferous forests in the north of the N hemisphere

2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) designating a climatic zone having snowy winters and short summers

3. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) designating a dry climatic period from about 7500 to 5500 bc, characterized by cold winters, warm summers, and a flora dominated by pines and hazels

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boreal  (bôr-l)

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.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	boreal - relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind
	2.	boreal - toward or located in the north; "the boreal signs of the Zodiac"
	3.	boreal - comprising or throughout far northern regions circumboreal northern - situated in or coming from regions of the north; "the northern hemisphere"; "northern autumn colors"