EGLANTINE


Meaning of EGLANTINE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' e-gl ə n- ˌ t ī n, - ˌ t ē n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English eglentyn, from Anglo-French eglent, from Vulgar Latin *aculentum, from Latin acus needle; akin to Latin acer sharp ― more at EDGE

Date: 14th century

: SWEETBRIAR

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