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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

brier

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

noun

A type of thorny shrub, especially Rosa rubiginosa, or a small, hard, woody growth on a plant. A briar pipe is a type of pipe made from the wood of the briar plant.

Example

"The hikers had to navigate through the dense thicket of briers to reach the other side of the forest."

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