Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eglantine
Noun
/ˈɛɡ.lənˌtaɪn/
Definition
Eglantine refers to a type of wild rose, specifically the sweetbriar or a related plant.
Examples
- The scent of eglantine filled the air during our evening stroll.
- She admired the eglantine blooming along the garden’s edge.
- In ancient poetry, eglantine is often used to symbolize beauty and fragility.
Meaning
The term ‘eglantine’ specifically conveys the idea of a thorny wild rose known for its fragrant flowers and often found in hedgerows.
Synonyms
- Sweetbriar
- Wild rose
- Rosa rubiginosa
