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Brill

Brill

(Science: marine biology) a fish allied to the turbot (Rhombus levis), much esteemed in England for food.

Synonym: bret, pearl, prill. See bret.

Origin: cf. Corn. Brilli mackerel, fr. Brith streaked, speckled.


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