Eglantine: meaning, definitions and examples

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eglantine

 

[ ˈɛɡləntaɪn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Eglantine refers to a wild rose, particularly the sweetbrier or eglantine rose (Rosa rubiginosa), known for its fragrant flowers and thorny stems. This plant is commonly found in Europe and can be recognized by its distinctive pink to white blooms and pleasant scent.

Synonyms

sweetbrier, wild rose

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with eglantine, giving off a sweet fragrance.
  • We noticed an eglantine bush while hiking through the forest.
  • The eglantine's flowers attract a variety of pollinators.

Translations

Translations of the word "eglantine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eglantina

🇮🇳 इग्लेंटाइन

🇩🇪 Heckenrose

🇮🇩 eglantine

🇺🇦 еглантин

🇵🇱 dzika róża

🇯🇵 エグランタイン

🇫🇷 églantine

🇪🇸 eglántina

🇹🇷 eglantin

🇰🇷 에글란틴

🇸🇦 إغلا نتين

🇨🇿 eklantina

🇸🇰 eglantína

🇨🇳 野玫瑰

🇸🇮 eglantina

🇮🇸 eglantín

🇰🇿 еглантина

🇬🇪 ეგლანტინი

🇦🇿 eglantin

🇲🇽 eglántina

Etymology

The term 'eglantine' originates from the Middle English word 'eglantine,' which itself comes from the Old French 'églantine,' derived from the Latin 'acclīmantīna' that refers to a type of rose. The Latin root is connected to the word 'aculeus,' meaning thorn, indicating the thorny nature of the eglantine plant. This word has been in use since the late 14th century, reflecting the plant's longstanding presence in European flora and its association with beauty and nature. Eglantine has also been referenced in various literary works throughout history, symbolizing love and the natural world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,927, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.