bramblebush

/ˈbræmbəlˌbʌʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A thorny shrub, especially blackthorn or hawthorn, that produces bramble-like growths.

“The hikers had to navigate through a thicket of bramblebush to reach the other side of the forest.”

2. noun

A thorny shrub of the genus Rosa, especially Rosa rubiginosa, which has thorny stems and produces clusters of pink or white flowers.

“The garden featured a beautiful bramblebush with vibrant pink flowers blooming in the spring.”

Synonyms

  • blackthorn
  • hawthorn
  • thornbush

Antonyms

  • bush
  • shrub