Brierwood (Noun)
Meaning
Wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The skilled artisan carefully carved a pipe from the prized brierwood, creating a work of art for the connoisseur.
- In the early 19th century, pipe makers favored brierwood for its hardness and ability to be carved into intricate shapes.
- To make the iconic Sherlock Holmes-style pipe, a skilled craftsman chose a fine piece of brierwood from the mountainous regions of Europe.
- High-quality brierwood, harvested sustainably and carefully selected, can elevate a pipe to an extraordinary smoking experience.
- Renowned for its beautiful grain patterns, brierwood was a preferred choice for many classic pipe makers in the Victorian era.