Brawny

/ˈbrɔːni/ adjective

Definition

Strong and muscular; having well-developed muscles.

Etymology

From Old French 'braon' meaning meat or muscle. The '-y' suffix transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'full of' or 'having qualities of' brawn.

Kelly Says

A brawny superhero and a brawny cut of beef come from the exact same word root — both have lots of visible muscle!

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