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Borealis is Latin for "northern." It comes from the word boreas, the Latin name for the north wind.

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How do you spell boraialous?

The likely word is the Latin term borealis (northern), used for the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).


Where did the word Aurora borealis come from?

It is Latin for "northern lights".


How do you say Aurora Borealis in Spanish?

Aurora boreal, or even more technical, you can also say it as in Latin "Aurora borealis"[au̯.ˈɾo.ɾa.βo.ɾeˈa.lis]


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What is the meaning of constellation corona borealis?

The constellation Corona Borealis is commonly known as the Northern Crown. It represents the shape of a crown or circlet, with a curve of stars making up the outline. The name "Borealis" means "northern" in Latin, referring to its position in the northern celestial hemisphere.


Which term refers to a natural light show caused by the effects of solar winds in the earth's atmosphere?

The Aurora. In the northern hemisphere it is named 'The Aurora Borealis' ( Latin for Northern Lights) In the southern hemisphere it is named ' Tha Aurora Australis'. ( Latin for Southern Lights).


Is the Aurora Borealis a painting?

NO!!! It is a series of floating/flashing ccoloured lights seen in the Northern Night Sky, during winter. It is caused by charged particles from the Sun impacting on the upper atmosphere. There is a corresponding 'Aurora Australis'. Aurora Borealis is the Latin name for 'Northern Lights'. Aurora Australis is the Latin name for 'Southern Lights'. Aurora ; Dawn (Latin) Boreal ; North (Latin) Austral ; South (Latin) . Aurora


What is 'he' when translated from English to Latin?

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How does Latin live on in English?

63% of English comes from Latin.


What Tu latin in English?

"Tu" in Latin translates to "you" in English.


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Who came up with the name for the Aurora Borealis?

The Italian scientist Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was the first to name the northern Aurora Borealis.Aurora is the goddess of the dawn.Borealis is the Latin word for North and Australis is the Latin for South.