Brest
Brest (name) means a port city in Brittany, France, and a city in Belarus near the Polish border. Example: “The naval base at Brest has a long military history.”
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Etymology
From Breton Brest, ultimately from a Proto-Celtic word meaning "hill."
Rhymes for Brest
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What does “Brest” mean?
The word “Brest” means a port city in Brittany, France, and a city in Belarus near the Polish border.
How do you pronounce “Brest”?
“Brest” is pronounced brehst (/bɹɛst/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brest” in a sentence?
Here is “Brest” used in a sentence: “The naval base at Brest has a long military history.”
What part of speech is “Brest”?
“Brest” is a name.
Where does the word “Brest” come from?
The word “Brest” comes from Proto-Celtic. From Breton Brest, ultimately from a Proto-Celtic word meaning "hill.".
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