Boras

/ˈbɔːrəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bora; strong, cold northeasterly winds in the Adriatic and Mediterranean regions.

Etymology

Simple English plural of 'bora,' which comes from Slavic and Hungarian origins meaning 'north wind,' describing the distinctive regional weather phenomenon.

Kelly Says

The boras wind is so powerful that in some Croatian coastal towns, buildings are architecturally designed with the narrow end facing the bora to reduce wind damage!

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