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Adjective: boreal  bo-ree-ul
  1. Comprising or throughout far northern regions
    "The boreal distribution of certain plant species fascinated botanists";
    - circumboreal
     
  2. Toward or located in the north
    "the boreal signs of the Zodiac"
     
  3. Relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind
    "The boreal blast brought Arctic temperatures"

See also: northern

Encyclopedia: Boreal