Recent Examples on the WebThose pale pink flowers blooming so prominently in the miniature are eglantine or hedge roses, the queen’s favorites.—Colin T. Eisler, WSJ, 16 July 2021
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English eglentyn, from Anglo-French eglent, from Vulgar Latin *aculentum, from Latin acus needle; akin to Latin acer sharp — more at edge
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