boreal

UK
/ˈbɔːr.i.əl/
US
/ˈbɔr.i.əl/

Translations

borealnoun
UK
/ˈbɔː.ri.əl/
US
/ˈbɔːr.i.əl/
Used primarily as an uncountable noun in environmental science to denote the boreal forest biome.
Synonyms
subarctic region
northern reaches
boreal zone
northern region
the north
borealadjective
more boreal
Comp.
most boreal
Super.
UK
/ˈbɔːr.i.əl/
US
/ˈbɔr.i.əl/
The boreal forest is home to many species of wildlife.
Бореальный лес является домом для многих видов дикой природы.

Definitions

borealnoun
The subarctic coniferous forest biome; the taiga.
Wildfires are a natural part of ecological cycles in the boreal.
borealadjective
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.