brumal
When something is described as brumal, it means it's related to winter or characteristic of winter. The brumal winds swept through the valley, chilling everything in their path.
Derived from the Latin word bruma, meaning "winter," the word brumal is the perfect term to encapsulate the frosty chill of the coldest season. Its synonyms include wintry, chilly, and hibernal. To remember its meaning, think of brumal as the embodiment of everything winter brings: cold winds, snowflakes, and the need for warm layers.
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characteristic of or relating to winter
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