What does BRIAR mean?

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A plant with thorny stems, especially a rose or blackberry.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈbraɪər/, UK: /ˈbrʌɪər/

Origin and Usage: The word "briar" comes from the Middle English word "brer," which means "a prickly plant." It has been in use since the 14th century. Briars are often found in hedgerows and wild areas and are known for their thorny stems. Briar pipes, made from the roots of the white heath tree, have been used for smoking tobacco since the 19th century.

Synonyms: Thorn, prickly plant, bramble.

Related Words: Thorn, plant, brush, shrub.

Example Sentences:

• She got a nasty scratch from the briar bush.
• The blackberry briars were so thick she could hardly get through.
• He smoked his pipe, a briar with a long stem and a curved bowl.