bream
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Noun — A freshwater or marine fish with a flattened, silvery body, popular with anglers.
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Etymology
From Old French bresme, tracing back through Frankish to a Germanic word possibly meaning "shining" or "glittery," describing the fish's silvery scales.
Full origin of bream →Frequently asked questions
What does “bream” mean?
The word “bream” means a freshwater or marine fish with a flattened, silvery body, popular with anglers. In plain terms, a common flat, silvery fish found in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
How do you pronounce “bream”?
“Bream” is pronounced breem (/bɹɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “bream” in a sentence?
Here is “bream” used in a sentence: “He caught a decent-sized bream near the reeds.”
What part of speech is “bream”?
“Bream” is a noun.
Where does the word “bream” come from?
The word “bream” comes from Old French. From Old French bresme, tracing back through Frankish to a Germanic word possibly meaning "shining" or "glittery," describing the fish's silvery scales.