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Boreas - What does it mean?

Definition of 'Boreas'

English

Proper noun

(en-proper noun)
  • (Greek god) The god of the North Wind.
  • (poetic) the north wind personified
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    See also

    * Aquilon * Auster * Notus * Zephyr