noun
- Plural of boreas; strong, cold northerly winds, especially in ancient Greek and Roman contexts.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to Boreas, the Greek god of the north wind; Archaic or poetic usage
Examples
- The ancient sailors feared the boreases that swept down from the mountains.
- In classical mythology, the boreases were associated with winter and harsh weather.
- The poet described the boreases as fierce and unrelenting forces of nature.