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brigid
nounLow
/ˈbrɪdʒɪd/A female given name of Irish origin, derived from the name of the Celtic goddess Brigid or Saint Brigid of Kildare, meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'.
brigit
nounLow
/ˈbrɪdʒɪt/A proper noun, typically a female given name of Irish origin.
brigitte
nounUncommon
/briːˈʒiːt/A female given name of French origin, a variant of Bridget.
brigsail
nounExtremely Rare/Obsolete
/ˈbrɪɡ.seɪl/A rare or archaic term for a type of square sail set on a brig or brigantine.
brik
nounB1
/brɪk/A small, hard rectangular block used in building, typically made of fired or sun-dried clay.
briki
nounRare (Outside of cultural contexts)
/ˈbriː.ki/A small, long-handled pot, typically made of copper or brass, used primarily in Greece and Turkey for brewing strong coffee.
brill
nounLow
/brɪl/(British English, informal) An adjective meaning 'excellent', 'wonderful', or 'fantastic'.
brill's disease
nounVery Low (Specialist/Historical)
/ˌbrɪlz dɪˈziːz/A historical term, now largely obsolete, for epidemic louse-borne typhus fever, particularly its milder form. Named after American physician Nathan Edwin Brill, who described recrudescent typhus among immigrants.
brillat-savarin
nounLow
/ˌbriː.jɑː sæv.əˈræ̃/A rich, triple-cream French cow's milk cheese, known for its soft texture and high fat content.
brilliance
nounC1
/ˈbrɪl.i.əns/The quality of being extremely bright, intelligent, or impressive.
brilliancy
nounlow
/ˈbrɪl.jən.si/the quality of being brilliant; intense brightness or vividness of light or color; exceptional intelligence or talent.
brilliant
adjectivenounB1
/ˈbrɪl.i.ənt/Exceptionally clever, talented, or outstanding in a way that inspires admiration.
brilliant cut
nounLow-Medium
/ˌbrɪl.i.ənt ˈkʌt/The standard round cut for a diamond or gemstone, with 58 precisely arranged facets designed to maximize brilliance (reflection of white light) and fire (reflection of coloured light).
brilliantine
nounRare / Obsolete
/ˌbrɪl.i.ənˈtiːn/An oily substance used to make hair glossy and smooth; also, a type of lightweight dress fabric.
brim
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/brɪm/The top edge of a hollow container or the projecting edge of a hat.
brimmer
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Rare)
/ˈbrɪmə/A cup or glass that is completely full to the very brim.
brimstone
nounlow
/ˈbrɪmstəʊn/An archaic or literary term for sulfur, particularly when referring to a flammable, yellow mineral.
brindisi
nounLow
/ˈbrɪndɪzi/A toast or drinking song, especially one in which glasses are raised and clinked together in celebration.
brindle
adjectivenounC1
/ˈbrɪnd(ə)l/A coat colouring in animals, especially dogs and cats, consisting of a tawny or greyish background with darker streaks, spots, or mottling.
brindley
nounVery Low
/ˈbrɪndli/A proper noun, primarily a surname of English origin, historically associated with the notable 18th-century canal engineer James Brindley.

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