briosc — meaning in English

English meaning

• brittle adj Hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.
• crisp adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
• flatulent adj Affected by gas in the intestine; likely to break wind.

Senses

briosc is used for these senses in English:

• crisp Having a consistency which is hard yet brittle, and in a condition to break with a sharp fracture; crumbly, friable, short.
• crisp Not limp; firm, stiff; not stale or wilted; fresh; also, effervescent, lively.
• flatulent Affected by gas in the intestine; likely to break wind.
• friable Easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder.

brittle — full definition

1. adj Hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.
2. adj Emotionally fragile; easily hurt or upset.
3. noun A hard candy made from caramelized sugar and nuts.

crisp — full definition

1. adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
2. adj Clear, sharp, and precise.
3. noun British English: a thin fried slice of potato sold as a snack (called a "chip" in American English).

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