brillare

Italian (Fiorentino)

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to shine, to glisten, to sparkle or twinkle
  • (intransitive) to go off or explode
  • (transitive) To set off or explode
  • (transitive) To husk (rice)

Etymology

Inherited from Latin beryllus (beryl) derived from Ancient Greek βήρυλλος (beryl).

Origin

Ancient Greek

βήρυλλος

Gloss

beryl

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