brill

/brɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a fish, especially the European sea trout, which is prized for its flavor and is often farmed or caught for food

“The fishmonger recommended a fresh brill for dinner”

2. verb

to decorate or adorn something with glittering or shining objects, typically for festive or celebratory purposes

“The children spent the evening brill-ing the Christmas tree with sparkly ornaments”

Synonyms

  • ornate
  • trout

Antonyms

  • dull
  • plain