greenbrier
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green·bri·er
(grēn′brī′ər)n.
See catbrier.
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greenbrier
(ˈɡriːnˌbraɪə)n
(Plants) any of several prickly climbing plants of the liliaceous genus Smilax, esp S. rotundifolia of the eastern US, which has small green flowers and blackish berries. Also called: cat brier
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cat•bri•er
(ˈkætˌbraɪ ər)n.
any of numerous prickly vines of the genus Smilax, of the lily family, esp. S.rotundifolia, growing in tangled masses. Also called greenbrier.
[1830–40, Amer.]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() genus Smilax, Smilax - sometimes placed in Smilacaceae vine - a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface |
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