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brackish

Pronunciation: /ˈbrakɪʃ/
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Definition of brackish

adjective

  • (of water) slightly salty, as in river estuaries: a cup of brackish water
  • (of fish or other organisms) living in or requiring brackish water.

Derivatives

brackishness

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from obsolete brack 'salty', from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch brac

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