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briny

adjective \ˈbrī-nē\

brin·i·erbrin·i·est

Definition of BRINY

: of, relating to, or resembling brine or the sea : salty

— brin·i·ness noun

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First Known Use of BRINY

1581

Rhymes with BRINY

heinie, liny, shiny, spiny, tiny, twiny, viny, whiny

BRINY Defined for Kids

briny

adjective \ˈbrī-nē\

brin·i·erbrin·i·est

Definition of BRINY for Kids

: salty <a briny flavor>

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