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bramble

noun bram·ble \ˈbram-bəl\

: a rough bush or vine that usually has sharp thorns on its branches

Full Definition of BRAMBLE

: any of a genus (Rubus) of usually prickly shrubs of the rose family including the raspberries and blackberries; also : the fruit of a bramble

: a rough prickly shrub or vine

— bram·bly \-b(ə-)lē\ adjective

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Middle English brembel, from Old English brēmel; akin to Old English brōm broom

First Known Use: before 12th century

BRAMBLE Defined for Kids

noun bram·ble \ˈbram-bəl\

: a rough prickly bush or vine —usually used in pl. <blackberry brambles>

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