Bramble: meaning, definitions and examples

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bramble

 

[ หˆbrรฆmbl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bardo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dornstrauch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ semak berduri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่Œจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ronce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matorral espinoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikenli รงalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์‹œ๋ค๋ถˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌูŠุฑุฉ ุดูˆูƒูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trnitรฝ keล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tล•nistรฝ ker

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่†ๆฃ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trnava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพyrnitrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะปะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matorral espinoso

Etymology

The term 'bramble' dates back to the Old English word 'brฤ“am', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,757, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.