brill

¹

[bril]

noun

plural

brills ,

plural

brill .

1. a European flatfish, Scophthalmus rhombus, closely related to the turbot.

Brill

²

[bril]

noun

1. A(braham) A(rden), 1874–1948, U.S. psychoanalyst and author, born in Austria.

brill

¹

/ brɪl /

noun

1. a European food fish, Scophthalmus rhombus , a flatfish similar to the turbot but lacking tubercles on the body: family Bothidae

brill

²

/ brɪl /

adjective

1. slang,  excellent or wonderful

Word History and Origins

Origin of brill¹

First recorded in 1475–85; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of brill¹

C15: probably from Cornish brӯthel mackerel, from Old Cornish brӯth speckled; related to Welsh brith spotted

Origin of brill²

C20 shortened form of _brilliant

Example Sentences

His catch normally includes sole and turbot, brill, red gurnard and plaice.

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Sure, the mackerel paté was mesmerising, the pickled oyster piquant and the brill terrine as dazzling as its name suggests.

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As a book it's utterly brill but a bit bleak.

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“It’s naive to think this can be done by computer,” said DuFays, 58, pointing to stacks of brill and monkfish waiting to be sold.

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“It’s naïve to think this can be done by computer,” said Mr. Dufays, 58, pointing to stacks of brill and monkfish waiting to be sold.

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