boreas
noun
Form of borea , plural of borea.
Simple meaning
The god who personified the north wind.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
bawreeuhzSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɔɹiəz
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Definition
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noun
Greek mythology
The god who personified the north wind
“Boreas was pictured as bearded and powerful and winged and draped against the cold.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Word Aura™
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This meaning: (Greek mythology) the god who personified the north wind
Used this way, boreas is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Boreas was pictured as bearded and powerful and winged and draped against the cold.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- norther , rarer, so it draws attention
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Of a great variety of habitats from southern Alaska to Baja California west of the Rockies.
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Sense: god who personified the north wind
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