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bora

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈbɔɹə// UK //bˈɔːɹɐ// bo·ra

n. a very strong, cold, and dry wind that blows from the north or northeast. It usually happens in the winter along the coast of the Adriatic Sea.

n. a cold, dry, and often violent katabatic wind blowing from the north or northeast. It is characteristic of the Adriatic coast and parts of the Black Sea, occurring when cold air accumulates over the mountains and rushes down to the sea.


SIMPLE

The bora is blowing hard today.

CONTEXTUAL

Local residents secured their shutters tightly as the bora began to howl through the narrow coastal streets.

COMPLEX

The intensity of the bora can reach hurricane speeds, creating treacherous conditions for maritime navigation and causing significant temperature drops across the Dalmatian coastline within a matter of hours.

Origin

Various origins: * Borrowed from Assamese বৰা (bora), a surname of unclear origin. * Borrowed from Romanian Bora, a feminine hypocoristic form of the personal name Boris. * Borrowed from Polish Bora, a pet form of Borzyslaw or Bolebor. * Borrowed from Hungarian Bora, a variant of Bara.

Usage

Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the specific weather phenomenon.

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