"brille" meaning in English

See brille in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈbɹɪlə/ Forms: brilles [plural]
enPR: brĭlə Etymology: From German Brille. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Brille}} German Brille Head templates: {{en-noun}} brille (plural brilles)
  1. A transparent scale that covers the eye of a snake and is periodically shed as part of the exuvia. Wikipedia link: brille Synonyms: eyecap, spectacle
    Sense id: en-brille-en-noun-3OVTT4mp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 14 entries, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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