brumal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or denoting the winter season.

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Variants

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brumal

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'brumalis', meaning 'of or pertaining to winter'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'brumal' comes from the Latin word 'bruma', which means 'young bull'. However, in the context of the winter season, its meaning has evolved over time.

2. In some parts of Europe, the winter solstice was celebrated with feasts and rituals to mark the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the winter months.

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1. winter: The coldest season of the year, characterized by snow, sleet, and freezing temperatures.

2. winter solstice: The shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Culture

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In literature, 'brumal' is used to describe the winter season and its associated moods and feelings. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Sonnet 18', the line 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' is followed by 'Or to a winter's night?' which sets up a contrast between the warmth and beauty of summer and the darkness and stillness of winter, illustrating the brumal quality of the latter.

How to Memorize "brumal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a winter scene, such as a snow-covered landscape or a cozy fireplace, to help remember the meaning of 'brumal'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brumal' with the winter season and its associated feelings of coldness, darkness, and stillness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-R-U-M-A-L' to remember that it stands for 'B'eautiful, 'R'omantic, 'U'nderstated, 'M'agical, 'A'esthetic, and 'L'ovely winter'.

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