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briar

/bɹʌɪə/

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noun

Any of many plants with thorny stems growing in dense clusters, such as many in the Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax genera.

Examples :

"The children cautiously walked through the briar patch, careful not to get scratched. "

plant nature biology environment

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noun

Anything sharp or unpleasant to the feelings.

Examples :

"Her critical remark felt like a briar, pricking my confidence after I presented my project. "

nature sensation emotion thing

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noun

The white heath, Erica arborea, a thorny Mediterranean shrub.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully pruned the briar growing along the edge of the Mediterranean garden to keep its thorny branches from scratching visitors. "

plant nature biology

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noun

A pipe for smoking, made from the roots of that shrub.

Examples :

"My grandfather always relaxed after dinner with his briar and a good book. "

material utensil