eglantine

noun

eg·lan·tine ˈe-glən-ˌtīn

-ˌtēn

: sweetbriar

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Those pale pink flowers blooming so prominently in the miniature are eglantine or hedge roses, the queen’s favorites. —

Colin T. Eisler, WSJ, 16 July 2021

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Etymology

Middle English eglentyn, from Anglo-French eglent, from Vulgar Latin *aculentum, from Latin acus needle; akin to Latin acer sharp — more at edge

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Eglantine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eglantine. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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eglantine

noun

eg·lan·tine ˈeg-lən-ˌtīn

-ˌtēn

: sweetbrier

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