briery

/ˈbraɪri/

Definitions

1. adjective

covered or abounding with brambles or thorns

“The dense briery undergrowth made it difficult to navigate the forest.”

2. noun

a thorny bush or shrub, especially one of the genus Rosa or Pyracantha, with brambles or thorns.

“The garden was filled with briery plants and flowers.”

Synonyms

  • brambly
  • prickly
  • thorny

Antonyms

  • prickless
  • smooth