Brier: meaning, definitions and examples
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brier
[ หbraษชษr ]
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
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.
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:
๐ต๐น briar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเฅเคฒเคพ เคชเฅเคงเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Dornstrauch
๐ฎ๐ฉ duri
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ cierล
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใใฎใใๆค็ฉ
๐ซ๐ท buisson รฉpineux
๐ช๐ธ espino
๐น๐ท dikenli รงalฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ ๋ค๋ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฌูุฑุฉ ุดูููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ trn
๐ธ๐ฐ tลล
๐จ๐ณ ่ๆฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ trn
๐ฎ๐ธ gaddur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑะผััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฌแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑxฤฑlmaz
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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