greenbrier

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green·bri·er | \ ˈgrēn-ˌbrī(-ə)r

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Definition of greenbrier

: any of a genus (Smilax) of woody or herbaceous vines of the lily family especially : a prickly vine (S. rotundifolia) of the eastern U.S. with umbels of small greenish flowers

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