Boreas

noun

Bo·​re·​as ˈbȯr-ē-əs How to pronounce Boreas (audio)
1
: the Greek god of the north wind
2
: the north wind personified

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of Boreas was in the 14th century

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“Boreas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boreas. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.

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