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brawny

Pronunciation: /bɹɔːni/

The English word “brawny” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Characterized by brawn; muscular, thewy; strong.
  2. Calloused; hardened.

Etymology

From Middle English brawny; equivalent to brawn + -y.

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