n. 1 any of various thorny shrubs bearing fleshy red or black berries, esp. the blackberry bush, Rubus fructicosus. 2 the edible berry of these shrubs. 3 any of various other rosaceous shrubs with similar foliage, esp. the dog rose (Rosa canina). brambly adj.
[ OE brmbel (earlier brmel): see BROOM ]