brierberry

noun

bri·​er·​ber·​ry

ˈbrī-ər-ˌber-ē,

-ˌbe-rē

variants or briarberry

1

: the brownish black fruit of a prickly bush (Rubus cuneifolius) of the eastern U.S.

2

: the plant that bears the brierberry

Word History

Etymology

briar entry 1, brier + berry

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