What does BORAS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A coarse woolen fabric used for clothing and upholstery.
2. A cold, north-eastern wind in the Adriatic region.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈbɔːrəs/
• UK: /ˈbɒrəs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "boras" originated from the Italian word "bora", meaning "north wind". It is commonly used in the Adriatic region, particularly in Croatia, to refer to a cold, dry, and often strong wind that blows from the north-east. The word "boras" is also used to describe a coarse woolen fabric that is commonly used for clothing and upholstery.

Synonyms:

For the first definition, synonyms include "tweed", "herringbone", and "flannel". For the second definition, there are no commonly used synonyms.

Related Words:

• boars
• brans
• bears
• broas
• braes

Example Sentences:

1. She wore a coat made of boras to keep warm in the winter.
2. The boras wind was so strong that it knocked over several trees.