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Brierpatch

Noun

A brierpatch refers to a tangled and thorny patch of shrubs, particularly of the genus Rosa. It can also represent a difficult or complex situation from which it is challenging to extricate oneself.

Sense 1: Shrubbery

Example sentence: The children played near the brierpatch, but their parents warned them to be careful of the thorns.

Sense 2: Difficult Situation

Example sentence: After getting involved in a conflict, Tom found himself in a political brierpatch, struggling to navigate the complexities without causing further harm.

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