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briarwood

/ˈbraɪ.ə.wʊd/

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noun

/ˈbraɪ.ə.wʊd/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее твердый, древесный корень растения вереск древовидный (Erica arborea), который обычно используется при изготовлении курительных трубок.

A noun referring to the hard, woody root of the briar plant (Erica arborea), which is commonly used in the crafting of tobacco pipes.

uncountable

  1. Wood for pipesC1formal

    A hard, dense wood obtained from the root of the briar shrub (Erica arborea), highly valued for carving tobacco pipes due to its heat resistance and attractive grain.

    ruДревесина для трубок

    • The artisan carved a beautiful pipe from a block of briarwood.
    • Briarwood is preferred for pipe making because it does not burn easily.
    • He polished the briarwood until it had a deep, rich luster.

    Synonymsbriarbrier