boreas

noun

1. a wind that blows from the north

   noun.phenomenon

   Synonyms north wind norther northerly

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. (Greek mythology) the god who personified the north wind

   noun.person

   Examples

   Boreas was pictured as bearded and powerful and winged and draped against the cold.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. The north wind; -- usually a personification.

   noun

   Source: webster1913