Borean
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A person from northern regions, often in old stories
- noun
- Archaic
:
boreal
- In old poems, the Borean is often depicted as hardy and resilient.
Examples
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The ancient legend tells of a brave Borean who ventured beyond the icy mountains.
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Many Boreans are known for their resilience in harsh climates.
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Few had ever seen a Borean so far south before the great migration.
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The Borean tribes have a rich cultural heritage.
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The ancient legend tells of a brave Borean who ventured beyond the icy mountains.
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In old poems, the Borean is often depicted as hardy and resilient.
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Many Boreans are known for their resilience in harsh climates.
How Northern
Surface Forms
Etymology
Borean comes from Boreas, the 'north wind', and is the same root as boreal, which means 'northern'. So a Borean in old stories is simply a person from the north, often shown as strong and used to cold weather.