Definition
brierroots
noun
- The roots of briar plants, especially wild roses, used historically for making pipes or other crafted items.
Usage: Usually plural; often refers to briar root pipes or the material itself
Examples
- The craftsman carved brierroots into elegant smoking pipes.
- Brierroots were prized by pipe makers for their durability and fine grain.
- He collected antique brierroots from estate sales.
- The brierroots grew deep into the rocky soil.
- Artisans polished the brierroots to a smooth finish before shaping them.