porpentine

/pɔːrpətaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a thorny or prickly shrub, especially Rosa rubiginosa, that produces a fragrant yellow or pink flower

“The porpentine bush bloomed with beautiful pink flowers during the spring season.”

Synonyms

  • rose
  • thistle

Antonyms

  • flowerless
  • smooth