Plural of brill: a type of flatfish found in European waters, prized as a food fish; or plural of brill meaning the shiny ornament on a harness.
From Old English 'brill,' which may be related to 'bright' or Old Norse origins. Brills have been eaten in Europe for centuries.
Brills (the fish) were so highly valued in medieval European cuisine that they were served at royal courts and feasts—they were considered a delicacy because their firm white flesh stayed tender when cooked.
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