brier

Meanings

• A type of bramble with thorny stems and small, edible berries.

  - "The brier bush was laden with ripe berries."
  - "My grandmother used to make jams and jellies from the brier berries."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brier
berry , quarry , merry , jerry , curry , perry , worry , fury , fury , fury , fury , fury , fury , fury

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Brier (en) : A type of bramble with thorny stems and small, edible berries.
   

2. Brier (en) : A person who is skilled at weaving or making baskets.
   

3. Brier (en) : A type of heather or shrub with small, dark, waxy leaves and pink or purple flowers.
   

4. Brier (en) : A type of bramble or brier bush that has thorny stems and produces small, dark-colored berries.
   

5. Brier (en) : A type of wild rose or shrub that has thorny stems and produces small, pink or red rosettes or flowers.
   

6. Brier (en) : A type of wood or tree that is characterized by its tough, interwoven fibers, which make it difficult to split or break apart.
   

7. Brier (en) : A type of fabric or material that is characterized by its rough, interlocking fibers, which give it a stiff, durable texture.
   

8. Brier (en) : A type of weed or plant that is characterized by its thorny stems and small, dark-colored berries. It is often found growing in thickets or tangles of other vegetation.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of brier that leads to same result
briar , brier , briers , briars , briary , briery

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English word 'brire' or 'brier' meaning 'bramble, brier bush'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'brier' is derived from the Old English word 'brire' or 'brier', which meant 'bramble, brier bush'.

2. The 'brier' bush is often depicted in literature and art as a symbol of suffering and temptation, due to its thorny stems and small, tempting berries.

3. The 'brier' berry is often used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including diarrhea, dysentery, and gastrointestinal problems.

4. The 'brier' bush is also known for its beautiful, fragrant flowers, which bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. These flowers are often used in flower arrangements, perfumes, and other fragrant products.

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