Definition of "briary" []

• Like a briar; thorny. (adjective)

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• "Spicy, briary hedgerow fruit and nicely firm tannins combine in an inky, dense but impressively vibrant red for red meat and cold evenings."
• "Out of a briary patch in an old field corner a woodcock rocketed over the trees, its stiff tail feathers whooshing in the darkening air."
• "A beautiful pale (extremely pale) copper-salmon color, the nose is very reminiscent of sauvignon blanc with fresh squeezed citrus aromas – - grapefuit, lemon and lime – - with subtle hints of herbs and briary strawberry."