brei

[brahy]

noun

Microbiology.

1. a suspension of finely divided tissue in an isotonic medium, used chiefly as a culture for certain viruses.

brei

/ breɪ /

verb

1. Also: brey. informal,  (intr) to speak with a uvular r , esp in Afrikaans Compare burr 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of brei¹

< German: mush; akin to Old English brīg, brīw soup

Word History and Origins

Origin of brei¹

C20: from Afrikaans; compare _bray ¹

Example Sentences

This flavorful take on matzo brei combines creamy feta and dill with hot honey.

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If your observance is not strictly kosher for Passover, you might consider Breads Bakery’s matzo brei to serve alongside the chicken or brisket.

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Matzo brei, a scramble of eggs and broken matzo that’s often a Passover breakfast staple, can be given a loftier assignment at the Seder table.

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Brei DelGiudice, 44, a mother of two school children, said it was jarring for her and other families when the Plainedge Union Free School District, in Nassau County, announced mask-wearing would all of a sudden be optional starting Tuesday.

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Among them was Brei Johnson, a member of an anti-vaccination online group, who immediately greeted Greene as she visited the state GOP booth.

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