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brains.

The substance of a brain, as a material or foodstuff.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/bɹeɪnz/
  1. The substance of a brain, as a material or foodstuff.

    plural · plural-only
  2. The figurative substance of a brain: mental ability, intelligence.

    informal · plural · plural-only
    Sadly, I got my brains from my mom and my looks from the mailman.
  3. The intelligent person or people in a group: the director, planner, administrator, etc.

    informal · plural · plural-only · with-definite-article
    Who's the brains behind this operation?
noun/bɹeɪnz/
  1. plural of brain

    form-of · plural
verb/bɹeɪnz/
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of brain

    form-of · indicative · present · singular · third-person
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