boreas | ||
1. | [ noun ] (meteorology) a wind from the north | |
Synonyms: | norther north_wind | |
Related terms: | wind mistral tramontane bise | |
2. | [ noun ] (Greek mythology) the god who personified the north wind | |
Examples: | "Boreas was pictured as bearded and powerful and winged and draped against the cold" |
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Related terms: | Greek_deity Greek_mythology | |
Similar spelling: |
Bores Bourassa Boyers Bowers Bourse Bourke Bourque boorish Bourg Borja Borge Borek borsh Boros Boris |