Brussels

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbɹʌsÉ™lz/

Origin

From , composed of words *brocca ("marsh") + *sali ("building, room"), which is from Latin cella.

Full definition of Brussels

Proper noun

1. The capital of Belgium.
2. (idiomatic) The European Union.

Derived terms

• Brussels carpet
• Brussels ground
• Brussels lace
• Brussels point
• Brussels net
• Brussels sprout
• Brussels wire ground