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brill

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

A type of flatfish, Scophthalmus rhombus.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbɹɪl

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Definition

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noun

  1. A type of flatfish, Scophthalmus rhombus.

  2. A neighbourhood of Elberfeld, Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

adjective

  1. ukslang

    Clipping of brilliant; wonderful, amusing; cool. [Shining brightly.]

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

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Word family

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  • brilliancenounDerived noun

    A light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted.

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