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brier

 

[ หˆbraษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

A brier is a thorny plant or shrub, specifically referring to various types of wild roses and other related plants. These plants often have prickly stems and can be found in a variety of environments, typically thriving in wild or uncultivated areas.

Synonyms

bramble, thicket, thornbush

Examples of usage

  • The path was lined with brier bushes.
  • She carefully pruned the brier to encourage growth.
  • Brier can often be found in hedgerows.
  • He stumbled over briers while walking through the field.
Context #2 | Noun

tobacco type

Briar also refers to a type of tobacco pipe made from the root of the brier plant. These pipes are known for their durability and the ability to retain heat, making them a popular choice for tobacco smokers.

Synonyms

pipe, tobacco pipe

Examples of usage

  • He enjoyed his evening pipe, smoking from a fine briar.
  • The craftsman specialized in creating ornate briar pipes.
  • Briar pipes are often passed down through generations.
  • She bought a new briar for her collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "brier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น briar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคŸเฅ€เคฒเคพ เคชเฅŒเคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dornstrauch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cierล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใจใ’ใฎใ‚ใ‚‹ๆค็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท buisson รฉpineux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikenli รงalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์‹œ ๋ค๋ถˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌูŠุฑุฉ ุดูˆูƒูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tล•ลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่†ๆฃ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gaddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะผัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒœแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑxฤฑlmaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espino

Etymology

The word 'brier' has its origins in the Middle English term 'brier', derived from the Old English word 'brier', which itself comes from Proto-Germanic *breizล, meaning 'thorn'. The term has been used since the 14th century to describe prickly plants and has evolved over time to refer specifically to certain species of thorny shrubs. The association of the term with tobacco pipes arose in the 19th century, as briarwood became a favored material for crafting pipes due to its heat resistance and durability. Today, 'brier' retains both its botanical meaning and its connection to the world of pipe smoking.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,686 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.