bull brier (Meaning)
bull brier ()
A species of Smilax (S. Pseudo-China) growing from New Jersey to the Gulf of Mexico, which has very large tuberous and farinaceous rootstocks, formerly used by the Indians for a sort of bread, and by the negroes as an ingredient in making beer; -- called also bamboo brier and China brier.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bull brier
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bull brier Sentence Examples
- The thorny vines of the bullbrier tangled among the trees in the forest.
- Gardeners often struggle to eradicate bullbrier from their yards due to its aggressive growth.
- Hikers tread carefully to avoid the prickly stems of the bullbrier lining the trail.
- Bullbrier can be identified by its sharp thorns and clusters of small white flowers.
- The dense thickets of bullbrier provide ideal hiding spots for small animals.
- Despite its thorny exterior, bullbrier is sometimes used in landscaping for its rustic charm.
- Landowners clear bullbrier from their property to prevent it from overtaking other vegetation.
- Bullbrier berries attract birds and wildlife, contributing to the local ecosystem.
- Herbalists harvest the roots of bullbrier for their purported medicinal properties.
- Children are warned to steer clear of bullbrier patches to avoid getting scratched by its thorns.
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A species of Smilax (S. Pseudo-China) growing from New Jersey to the Gulf of Mexico, which has very large tuberous and farinaceous rootstocks, formerly used by
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The thorny vines of the bullbrier tangled among the trees in the forest.
Gardeners often struggle to eradicate bullbrier from their yards due to its aggressive growth.
Hikers tread carefully to avoid the prickly stems of the bullbrier lining the trail.
Bullbrier can be identified by its sharp thorns and clusters of small white flowers.
