Definition of "breve" []

• A symbol ( ˘ ) placed over a vowel to show that it has a short sound, as the a in bat. (noun)
• A curved mark used to indicate a short or unstressed syllable of verse. (noun)
• Music A note equivalent to two whole notes. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "The redish-brown color created by G. breve is a clear sign of red tide, but sometimes the organism may not even produce a visible color to alert man of what's going on in the water."
• "G. breve is commonly found in warm saltwater, but if necessary, this organism can adapt to life and exist in areas of low temperature."
• "A "breve" is an espresso drink that uses half and half in place of milk."