brumal

[ broo-muhl ]

adjective

1. wintry.

brumal

/ ˈbruːməl /

adjective

1. of, characteristic of, or relating to winter; wintry

Word History and Origins

Origin of brumal¹

First recorded in 1505–15; from Latin brūmālis “of or pertaining to winter”; brume, -al ¹

Example Sentences

To help travelers maximize their brumal break periods, Priceline has released a list of places that are likely to prove popular over the coming months based on a number of factors, including their affordability quotient.

From Seattle Times

This singular fact in the history of the animal seems most inexplicable to me, unless she remain concealed in her brumal slumber until after she has been delivered of her cubs.

From Project Gutenberg

He shivers in the brumal blast; hungry, he chirps before your door.

From Project Gutenberg

He shivers in brumal blasts, and hungry he chirps before your door. 

From Project Gutenberg

"Old longings nomadic leap, Chafing at custom's chain; Again from its brumal sleep Wakens the ferine strain."

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bitter
• bleak
• brisk
• chilled
• cool
• crisp
• frigid
• frosty
• frozen
• icy
• intense
• raw
• snowy
• wintry