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breve

Breve is a 5 letter word which starts with the letter B and ends with the letter E for which we found 4 definitions.

Definition
(n.) A note or character of time equivalent to two semibreves or four minims. When dotted it is equal to three semibreves. It was formerly of a square figure (as thus: / ) but is now made oval with a line perpendicular to the staff on each of its sides; -- formerly much used for choir service.
(n.) Any writ or precept under seal issued out of any court.
(n.) A curved mark [/] used commonly to indicate the short quantity of a vowel.
(n.) The great ant thrush of Sumatra (Pitta gigas) which has a very short tail.

Syllable Information

The word breve is a 5 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for breve is: breve


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