What does BRILL mean?

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Noun

2. Definitions

1. A flatfish of the turbot family, Scophthalmus rhombus, found in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean, highly valued as food.
2. A popular name for the European hake, Merluccius merluccius, also used as food.
3. Short for brilliancy, meaning brightness or radiance.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /brɪl/
• UK: /brɪl/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "brill" comes from Middle English "brylle" which means "brilliant." The first recorded use of the word as a noun to refer to a flatfish was in the 15th century. The word has been used as a popular name for the European hake since the 19th century. The word "brilliancy" has been in use since the 17th century to refer to brightness or radiance.

5. Synonyms

• Turbot
• European hake
• Brilliancy

6. Related Words

• Brail
• Brims
• Brine
• Brisk
• Brist

7. Example Sentences

• The chef prepared a delicious dish of pan-fried brill with lemon butter sauce.
• She ordered the grilled brill with roasted vegetables for her main course.
• The suns brill made the sea sparkle and dance with light.