briarwood

noun

Meaning

A dense growth of thorny shrubs, especially wild roses or brambles, often forming an impenetrable thicket.

Examples

The old castle was almost completely hidden by a thick briarwood.
He got scratched by thorns while trying to push through the briarwood.

Synonyms: thicket, bramble, undergrowth, copse

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briarwood

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbraɪərˌwʊd

Definition

A dense growth of thorny shrubs, especially wild roses or brambles, often forming an impenetrable thicket.

Examples

The old castle was almost completely hidden by a thick briarwood.
He got scratched by thorns while trying to push through the briarwood.

How to Use briarwood

briarwood thicket (collocation): A dense growth of thorny shrubs that is difficult to pass through. — "The path was blocked by a briarwood thicket."

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