boreal

American  

[bawr-ee-uhl, bohr‑] / ˈbɔr i əl, ˈboʊr‑ /

adjective

1. of or relating to the north wind.

2. of or relating to the north.

3. (sometimes initial capital letter) pertaining to Boreas.

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boreal ¹ British  

/ ˈbɔːrɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the north or the north wind

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Boreal ² British  

/ ˈbɔːrɪəl /

adjective

1. of or denoting the coniferous forests in the north of the N hemisphere

2. designating a climatic zone having snowy winters and short summers

3. 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 Scientific  

/ bôr′ē-əl /

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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Etymology

Origin of boreal

1425–75; late Middle English boriall < Late Latin boreālis northern ( Latin bore(ās) Boreas + -ālis -al ¹ )

Example Sentences

Wildfires sweeping through the vast boreal forests of Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia could be having a larger impact on the climate than scientists once believed.

From Science Daily

They include the rainforests of the Amazon and the Congo basin, the boreal forests of Russia and Canada, the coral reefs and mangroves of South East Asia, and the Himalayas.

From BBC

A 2021 study found that the boreal forests of Alaska and Canada in the winter are particularly prone to these types of rekindled fires, which are also known as overwintering or “zombie” fires.

From Los Angeles Times

Metrics show Canada's wildfires, a natural part of its vast boreal forest, have worsened in recent years.

From BBC

Wildfires are part of the natural cycle, and play an essential role in the regeneration of Canada's boreal forests, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources of Canada.

From BBC