eglantine

noun

eg·​lan·​tine ˈe-glən-ˌtīn How to pronounce eglantine (audio)
-ˌtēn
: sweetbriar

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Those 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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Etymology

Middle English eglentyn, from Anglo-French eglent, from Vulgar Latin *aculentum, from Latin acus needle; akin to Latin acer sharp — more at edge

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eglantine was in the 14th century

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eglantine

noun
eg·​lan·​tine ˈeg-lən-ˌtīn How to pronounce eglantine (audio)
-ˌtēn
: sweetbrier

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