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n. - Hard fibrous substance that comes from the subterranean part of certain plants.

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Usage examples (9)
  • Then, after carefully loading his briarwood, he summoned his man
  • "Brace up, my hearty," said Handy, removing the briarwood from his lips.
  • The veteran remained thoughtful, taking some consolation from his briarwood and a steaming hot Scotch.
  • Seated on an up-turned bucket, drawing meditatively on his well-seasoned briarwood, he looked a perfect picture of content.
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