briny

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or resembling brine; salty.

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  • The frightened crew flew to their pumps, but in vain; for the briny flood rushed with such fury into their vessel, that they were glad to quit her, and tumble as fast as they could into their little jolly boat. —  The Life of General Francis Marion
  • The oyster foam and seaweed were especially sea-briny. —  the ulterior epicure
  • 'A regular dip in the briny, 'the artist mumbled, stabbing his forehead with an index finger' wakes the dormant pineal gland from its slumbers. —  Brit Lit Blogs
  • I love uni's silky texture and how it tastes like the briny sea. —  The Wandering Eater
  • No need for claw crackers or mallets; all you need are knife and fork to enjoy these briny, succulent specimens.
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/ˈbraɪni/
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