Synonyms for briar


Grammar : Noun
Spell : brahy-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbraɪ ər

Top 10 synonyms for briar Other synonyms for the word briar

Définition of briar

Origin :
  • see brier (n.1).
  • As in bush : noun shrubs; woodland
  • As in burr : noun rough projection
Example sentences :
  • Hips are preferred; at least, the fruit of the briar is the first of the two to disappear.
  • Extract from : « Round About a Great Estate » by Richard Jefferies
  • He was yellow with fever, and the hand that filled the briar pipe shook with ague.
  • Extract from : « Bones » by Edgar Wallace
  • He followed Sweet Briar River on his way to the meeting of the clans.
  • Extract from : « The Later Cave-Men » by Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
  • A briar pipe is made, not from briar, but from the root of heather, Fr.
  • Extract from : « The Romance of Words (4th ed.) » by Ernest Weekley
  • He stared at the bowl of his briar for a moment, then looked up at Cannon.
  • Extract from : « Hail to the Chief » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • He extracted a tobacco pouch, a briar pipe, and a jet-flame lighter.
  • Extract from : « Unwise Child » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • Fitzhugh took out his briar and began filling it as he spoke.
  • Extract from : « Unwise Child » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • They came to the wood of the briar and rose, There Sidselil craved for a while to repose.
  • Extract from : « Child Maidelvold » by Anonymous
  • The explorer was puffing at his briar luxuriously, and turned to the doctor.
  • Extract from : « The Rogue Elephant » by Elliott Whitney
  • “It certainly is thrilling,” said Briar, raising her voice in her excitement.
  • Extract from : « Girls of the Forest » by L. T. Meade
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