Austral: meaning, definitions and examples
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austral
[ หษหstrษl ]
geographic term
The term 'austral' refers to something that is located in the southern hemisphere. It is often used to describe geographic locations, climates, or features associated with the southern part of the Earth.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The austral summer is typically warmer than the winter months.
- Many species of plants are endemic to austral regions.
- The austral winds bring cooler temperatures during the evenings.
Translations
Translations of the word "austral" in other languages:
๐ต๐น austral
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเฅเคฒเคฟเคฏเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช austral
๐ฎ๐ฉ austral
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฒัััะฐะปัะนััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ austral
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใผในใใฉใซ
๐ซ๐ท austral
๐ช๐ธ austral
๐น๐ท gรผney
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์คํธ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุณุชุฑุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ austral
๐ธ๐ฐ austral
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ austral
๐ฎ๐ธ austral
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฒัััะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแขแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ austral
๐ฒ๐ฝ austral
Etymology
The term 'austral' originates from the Latin word 'australis', which means 'southern'. The Latin 'australis' is derived from 'Auster', the name given to the south wind in ancient Rome. The word has been used in various contexts since the early 16th century to describe geographic and climatic features associated with the southern hemisphere. In contemporary usage, it often appears in scientific and ecological contexts, reflecting the unique characteristics of southern regions, particularly in reference to fauna and flora that thrive in these areas. Its application extends to geography, meteorology, and environmental studies, underscoring its importance in understanding the southern parts of our planet.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,990 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 32993 peeler
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