ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Briery

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɹaɪəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Briery is an adjective meaning A place where briars grow.

Meaning

A place where briars grow.

More Meanings

  1. Alternative spelling of briary.

Example Sentences

All these species are climbing, briery plants, having long slender roots, which proceed in all directions from a common rootstalk or rhizome.
But Mrs. McCain is clearly not interested in having her husband take a beating at the expense of his family or enduring accusations about his briery temperament.

Word Forms

Synonyms for briery

Depending on context, synonyms include bristly, bristled, thorny, spiny, prickly, burry.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include briary, burry, barbellate, thorny, spiny, bristled.

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