brills

Meanings

• noun

  A type of small, bright fish.

• noun

  A brilliant or clever person.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brills
hills , thrills , skills

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Variants

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brill , brills

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'brills' is unclear. It may be derived from the Old English word 'bril' meaning 'bright' or from the Dutch word 'bril' meaning 'glasses'. In the context of fish, it may be related to the Old English word 'brilig' meaning 'shining' or 'sparkling'.

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Trivia

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1. Brills are also known as 'ballan wrasse' or 'golden wrasse'.

2. Brills are a popular food fish in Europe and are often served grilled or fried.

3. The largest brills can grow up to 40 cm (16 inches) in length.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fish: Brills are a type of small, bright fish that belong to the Sparidae family.

2. Brilliance: The quality of being bright, clear, or shining; the state of being brilliant.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'brills' is used metaphorically to describe a clever or brilliant person. In art, the word 'brills' is used to describe the shimmering or sparkling effect of light on water or other surfaces. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Brilliant Corners' by Thelonious Monk.

How to Memorize "brills"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, bright fish swimming in the ocean. Visualize the way the sunlight reflects off its scales and makes it shimmer and sparkle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brills' with the word 'bright'. Visualize a bright, shining object to remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Brilliant Brills' to remember that brills are a type of bright fish.

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