Bramble (brămb'l), n. [OE. brembil, AS. brēmel, brēmbel, br&aemacr_;mbel (akin to OHG. brāmal), fr. the same root as E. broom, As. brōm. See Broom.] 1. (Bot.) Any plant of the genus Rubus, including the raspberry and blackberry. Hence: Any rough, prickly shrub.
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The thorny brambles, and embracing bushes. Shak.
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2. (Zoöl.) The brambling or bramble finch.
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