Meaning of the word borealis in English

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borealis

US /ˌbɔːr.iˈæl.ɪs/
UK /ˌbɔːr.iˈæl.ɪs/

Noun

the northern lights, a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic pole

Example:
We hope to see the aurora borealis on our trip to Alaska.
The vibrant colors of the borealis danced across the night sky.
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