brei

American  

[brahy] / braɪ /

noun

Microbiology.

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

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brei British  

/ breɪ /

verb

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

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Etymology

Origin of brei

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

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Serve the matzoh brei by itself or add lox, a popular side, to your plate.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2021

Or shower the matzoh brei with your favorite cheese — grated pecorino romano is good, and even better with several generous turns of the pepper grinder.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2021

When I think about matzo, I think of matzo brei, a simple concoction of matzo, eggs, butter, salt and pepper that my mother would make year-round.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2020

I didn’t realize it as a child, but like so many sautéed and fried things, matzo brei goes beautifully with sparkling wine.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2020