EGLANTINE


Meaning of EGLANTINE in English

[ 'ɛgləntʌɪn ]

■ noun another term for sweetbriar .

Origin

ME: from OFr., from Provençal aiglentina , based on L. acus 'needle' or aculeus 'prickle'.

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