briny








adjective, brin·i·er, brin·i·est.

  1. of or like brine; salty: a briny taste.

noun

  1. ocean.

adjective brinier or briniest

  1. of or resembling brine; salty

noun

  1. the briny an informal name for the sea
adj.

c.1600, from brine + -y (2). Used earlier of tears than of the ocean (1610s). Related: Brininess.

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