burrier

/ˈbʌriɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who gathers or makes burrs.

“The village of St. Just was once home to many burriers who collected and processed the abundant gorse flowers.”

2. verb

To gather or collect burrs, especially for use in making dyes or other products.

“The villagers would burrier the gorse flowers and sell them to the textile industry for their vibrant colors.”

Synonyms

  • collector
  • gatherer

Antonyms

  • destroyer
  • discarder