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briny

[brahy-nee] / ˈbraɪ ni /
ADJECTIVE
salty
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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"It's just crunchy and light and salty and briny," says Standridge.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

In Thessaly, where around 45 percent of the briny white cheese is made from sheep and goat's milk, the impact of the disease is already significant.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Flaky hake-fish in a light, briny parsley sauce and an emulsion of olive oil, on a bed of smashed potatoes.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

But time and briny air have taken their toll.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

Our car is parked in the ship’s underbelly, and we are standing near the front of the boat, in the briny marine air.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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