catbrier

/kætˈbraɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

a thorny, deciduous shrub (Smilax spp.) of the family Smilacaceae, with yellowish-green flowers and red berries.

“The catbrier was a common sight in the eastern United States.”

Synonyms

  • greenbrier
  • smilax

Antonyms

  • bush
  • tree