Brier (noun)

A thorny bush or shrub, often used for hedges or in the production of tobacco pipes.

Origin:

From the old english word briar, meaning thorny bush or shrub.

Examples:

1. The brier bushes were covered in thorns and made it difficult to pass through.
2. He used the branches of the brier to make a makeshift fishing rod.
3. The brier produces small white or pink flowers and red or black berries.
4. The brier is also known as the wild rose and is found in many parts of the world.
5. The brier is considered a weed in many places and can be hard to control.