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briar

/bɹaɪə/ noun C2
  1. Any of many plants with thorny stems growing in dense clusters, such as many in the Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax genera.
  2. Anything that is sharp or unpleasant to the feelings. (figuratively)

Plural briars

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