noun Uncommon

bora

Bora (noun) means a cold, gusty northeasterly wind that blows down from mountains toward the Adriatic Sea (and similar winds elsewhere). Example: “The bora swept down the coast, rattling shutters across the town.”

noun

A cold, gusty northeasterly wind that blows down from mountains toward the Adriatic Sea (and similar winds elsewhere).

"The bora swept down the coast, rattling shutters across the town."

How to use bora

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA strong, cold, downhill wind, most associated with the Adriatic coast.

Word forms

boras plural, Boras plural

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Etymology

Borrowed via other European languages, ultimately traced to a word meaning "north wind" or "north."

Rhymes for bora

ora tora hora sora mora gora Dora kora Nora Cora Lora agora

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bora” mean?

The word “bora” means a cold, gusty northeasterly wind that blows down from mountains toward the Adriatic Sea (and similar winds elsewhere). In plain terms, a strong, cold, downhill wind, most associated with the Adriatic coast.

How do you use “bora” in a sentence?

Here is “bora” used in a sentence: “The bora swept down the coast, rattling shutters across the town.”

What part of speech is “bora”?

“Bora” is a noun.

Is “bora” a common word?

“Bora” is an uncommon word in modern English.