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Briny Definition & Meaning

briny
adjective
  1. slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water); "a brackish lagoon"; "the briny deep"
noun
  1. any very large body of (salt) water

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Frequently asked questions

What does briny mean?
slightly salty (especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water); "a brackish lagoon"; "the briny deep" any very large body of (salt) water
What part of speech is briny?
Briny is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does briny have?
Briny has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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