Meaning of briery in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   briery

   Definitions

   1. having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

   Examples

   • « a horse with a short bristly mane »
   • « bristly shrubs »
   • « burred fruits »
   • « setaceous whiskers »

   Synonyms

   • armed