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boreal

/ˈbɔːr.i.əl/

/ˈbɔr.i.əl/

borealnoun

/ˈbɔː.ri.əl/

/ˈbɔːr.i.əl/

Used primarily as an uncountable noun in environmental science to denote the boreal forest biome.

Definitions

The subarctic coniferous forest biome; the taiga.

Wildfires are a natural part of ecological cycles in the boreal.

Synonyms

subarctic region

northern reaches

boreal zone

northern region

the north

borealadjective

more boreal

Comp.

most boreal

Super.

/ˈbɔːr.i.əl/

/ˈbɔr.i.əl/

Translations

The boreal forest is home to many species of wildlife.

Бореальный лес является домом для многих видов дикой природы.

Additional translations

Definitions

Relating to the northern regions or the north wind.

The boreal climate is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers.

Pertaining to the ecological zone characterized by coniferous forests, such as those found in the northern parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.

The boreal forest is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including moose and lynx.

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