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briny

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brin⋅y

1  [brahy-nee]
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–adjective, brin⋅i⋅er, brin⋅i⋅est.
of or like brine; salty: a briny taste.
Origin:
1600–10; brine + -y 1

Related forms:
brin⋅i⋅ness, noun

brin⋅y

2  [brahy-nee]
–noun
ocean.
Origin:
1825–35; brine + -y 2
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brin·y   (brī'nē)   
adj.   brin·i·er, brin·i·est
Of, relating to, or resembling brine; salty.
brin'i·ness n.
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