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briar

/ˈbraɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does briar mean?

noun

A type of thorny shrub or small tree, especially Rosa rubiginosa or R. secundiflora. A pipe made from the wood of this shrub.

Example

"The gardener carefully pruned the briar to encourage new growth."

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