brackish

Meaning

Adjective

  • Salty or slightly salty, as a mixture of fresh and sea water, such as that found in estuaries.
  • Distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste.
  • Repulsive

Origin

  • From Scottish brack (from Dutch brak) -ish.

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