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\ ˈbrēv How to pronounce breve (audio) , ˈbrev How to pronounce breve (audio) \

Definition of breve

1 : a note equivalent to two whole notes
2 : a curved mark ˘ used to indicate a short vowel or a short or unstressed syllable
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Recent Examples on the Web Bifidobacterium breve is a type of probiotic that is found in food and supplements. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 June 2022 Bifidobacterium breve may also improve mental health. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 June 2022 It’s made with Irish cream, vanilla breve (which is steamed half and half) and six shots of espresso. Black Rock Coffee Bar opened March 19, 2021 at 7900 Woodbridge Parkway in Sachse. — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 25 Mar. 2021

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First Known Use of breve

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for breve

Middle English brefe, from Medieval Latin, from neuter of brevis brief — more at brief

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The first known use of breve was in the 15th century

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23 Jun 2022

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“Breve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breve. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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breve

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\ ˈbrēv How to pronounce breve (audio) , ˈbrev \

Kids Definition of breve

: a mark ˘ placed over a vowel to show that the vowel is short

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