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Definition of: brute
(brt) noun
1. Any animal other than man, as a horse, dog, etc.
2. A brutal person. See synonyms under ANIMAL.
—adjective
1. Wanting the rational faculty; merely animal.
2. Unintelligent; also, sensual; brutal.
3. Merely material; inanimate. ◆ Homophone: bruit. [<F brut <L brutus stupid]
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