sweetbriar
Definition
Noun 1. A type of wild rose: A Eurasian rose bush (Rosa eglanteria, syn. Rosa rubiginosa) known for its prickly stems, fragrant foliage, and distinctive bright pink flowers that produce scarlet-colored fruit (hips).
Usage
- The sweetbriar is valued in gardens for its strong, apple-like fragrance, especially after rain.
- We collected the bright red hips from the sweetbriar to make tea.
- A hedge of sweetbriar provides both a beautiful floral display and an effective natural barrier.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical/Horticultural Context: The term is used specifically to refer to this species and its cultivated varieties. It is often discussed in the context of heritage or species roses, prized for their hardiness and scent over modern hybrid forms.
- The garden's historical section features several specimens of the true sweetbriar.
Variants and Related Words
- Eglantine: A direct synonym for sweetbriar.
- The poet referred to the fragrant hedge as eglantine.
- Sweetbrier: An alternative spelling.
- Rose hip (noun): The fruit of the sweetbriar and other roses.
- Briar (noun): A general term for a thorny shrub, especially a wild rose.
Synonyms
- Eglantine
Noun
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Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips
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