Boreas

noun

Bo·re·as ˈbȯr-ē-əs

: the Greek god of the north wind

: the north wind personified

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Each season has its own cultural harbinger — modern-day versions of Demeter, Eurus, or Boreas — who symbolize a turning tide in time’s great march. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025 The Boreas Pass Tour is one of my favorites, especially on full moon nights when the lights of Breckenridge twinkle below as seen from an overlook near the trailhead. — John Meyer, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025 The King Boreas Grande Day Parade will proceed down Grand Avenue; a couple days of ice skating will be hosted at Springboard for the Arts up in Frogtown; and more cold-weather fun will take place at parks from Crosby Farm to Battle Creek. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2025 What's new: The King Boreas Grande Day Parade, scheduled for Jan. 25, is moving to Grand Avenue this year. — Torey Van Oot, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Boreas

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Etymology

Latin, from Greek

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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boreal sign

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bore bit

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