brierroot

Or bri·ar·root

[brahy-er-root, -root]

noun

1. the root wood of the brier.

2. certain other woods from which tobacco pipes are made.

3. a pipe made of brierroot.

brierroot

/ ˈbraɪəˌruːt /

noun

1. Also: 'brierˌwood. a variant spelling of briarroot

Word History and Origins

Origin of brierroot¹

First recorded in 1865–70; brier ² + root ¹

Example Sentences

Immediately after the examinations it was announced that the entire school would march to a place called Brierroot Grove, where they would go into their annual encampment for two weeks.

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