Bramble: meaning, definitions and examples
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bramble
[ หbrรฆmbl ]
plant type
A bramble refers to any prickly shrub or vine, especially one that produces berries. Commonly associated with the blackberries and raspberries, brambles can often be found in wild, untamed areas where they may create dense thickets. The stems are typically thorny, which can pose a challenge for those attempting to gather the fruit they bear. Brambles play a significant role in providing habitat and food for various wildlife species.
Synonyms
blackberry, raspberry, thornbush.
Examples of usage
- The bramble bushes in the garden were full of ripe blackberries this year.
- He carefully navigated through the bramble thicket to avoid getting scratched.
- We spotted a bird nesting within the thick brambles near the riverbank.
Translations
Translations of the word "bramble" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bardo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคกเคผเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Dornstrauch
๐ฎ๐ฉ semak berduri
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะตะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ krzak
๐ฏ๐ต ่จ
๐ซ๐ท ronce
๐ช๐ธ matorral espinoso
๐น๐ท dikenli รงalฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์๋ค๋ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฌูุฑุฉ ุดูููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ trnitรฝ keล
๐ธ๐ฐ tลnistรฝ ker
๐จ๐ณ ่ๆฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ trnava
๐ฎ๐ธ รพyrnitrรฉ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปะผะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kolluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ matorral espinoso
Etymology
The term 'bramble' dates back to the Old English word 'brฤam', which means 'to sting' or 'to prick', referring to the thorny nature of these plants. This root is also connected to the Proto-Germanic '*bram' and Old Norse 'brวซm', which similarly suggest prickliness. Historically, brambles have been prominent in folklore and rural traditions, often viewed as both a nuisance and a source of delicious fruit. As agriculture expanded, brambles became associated with wild, unmanaged growth, contrasting with cultivated gardens. Despite their thorny appearance, brambles are cherished for their berries and have cultural significance in many regions, being used in desserts, jams, and even beverages.