sweetbrier

American  

[sweet-brahy-er] / ˈswitˌbraɪ ər /

Or sweetbriar

noun

1. a rose, Rosa eglanteria, of Europe and central Asia, having a tall stem, stout, hooked prickles often mixed with bristles, and single, pink flowers.

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sweetbrier British  

/ ˈswiːtˌbraɪə /

noun

1. Also called: eglantine.  a Eurasian rose, Rosa rubiginosa, having a tall bristly stem, fragrant leaves, and single pink flowers

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Etymology

Origin of sweetbrier

First recorded in 1530–40; sweet + brier ¹

Example Sentences

Sweetbrier, says Thoreau, is thus "thrice crowned: in fragrant leaf, tinted flower, and glossy fruit."

From Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth by Earle, Alice Morse

At the close of the session the author of the bill retired to Sweetbrier, in accordance with his intention to decline any further public honors.

From Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable by Faris, John T. (John Thomson)

"Mother and I ought to have one set of tools here and one set at Sweetbrier Lodge," decided Dorothy.

From Ethel Morton's Enterprise by Smith, Mabell S. C. (Mabell Shippie Clarke)

She has spent several afternoons at Sweetbrier Lodge, you know.”

From Ethel Morton at Sweetbriar Lodge by Smith, Mabell S. C. (Mabell Shippie Clarke)

Do I need to cite other precedents for the procedure at the Sweetbrier?

From The Last Leaf Observations, during Seventy-Five Years, of Men and Events in America and Europe by Hosmer, James Kendall