BRUMAL

brumal, hibernal, hiemal

(adjective) characteristic of or relating to winter; “bears in brumal sleep”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

brumal (comparative more brumal, superlative most brumal)

Belonging to winter; winterlike; wintry.

Occurring in winter.

Anagrams

• Labrum, labrum, lumbar, umbral

Source: Wiktionary


Bru"mal, a. Etym: [L. brumalis, fr. bruma winter: cf. F. brumal.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to winter. "The brumal solstice." Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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