Brier

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbraɪə/

Alternative forms

• briar

Origin

Full definition of brier

Noun

1. Any of many plants with thorny stems growing in dense clusters, such as many in the Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax genera.
2. , a thorny Mediterranean shrub.
3. A pipe for smoking, made from the roots of that shrub.
4. (figuratively) Any unpleasantry in general.
• unknown date CowperThe thorns and briers of reproof.