brierwood

/ˈbraɪərwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A dense, hard, and fine-grained wood, especially that of the briar rose bush, used for making skewers, pipes, and other objects.

“The blacksmith used brierwood to make a sturdy skewer for grilling meat.”

2. adjective

Made of, resembling, or derived from brierwood; often used to describe a type of wood or object.

“The old wooden pipe was made of dark, rich brierwood that gave off a pleasant aroma.”

Synonyms

  • briar
  • thorny wood

Antonyms

  • softwood
  • soothing wood