borealis
pronunciation
How to pronounce borealis in British English:
UK [bɔ:r'ɪeɪlɪs]
How to pronounce borealis in American English:
US [bɔr'ɪeɪlɪs]
Word Origin
- borealis
- shortening of aurora borealis (q.v.).
Example
- 1. Thenorthernlights aurora borealis , arepoweredby energy from outer space .
- 2. The aurora borealis creates fantastic patterns across the northern sky .
- 3. The cause : a storm of charged particles from the sun had showered earth , damaging electrical gear as far away as new jersey and bringing displays of the aurora borealis , or northern lights , as far south as texas and florida .
- 4. In winter , it is the good place watch the aurora borealis .
- 5. The aurora borealis creates fantastic patterns across the evening sky .