EGLANTINE


Meaning of EGLANTINE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈe-glən-ˌtīn, -ˌtēn ]

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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