boreo-

prefix

northern

OriginAncient Greek Βορέας →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. northern

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΒορέας
  2. Englishboreo-

After Boreas, the Classical deity of the north wind, from Ancient Greek Βορέας (Boréas).

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APA

boreo-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/boreo-

MLA

“boreo-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/boreo-. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “boreo-,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/boreo-.

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