1. Plural of catbrier; thorny climbing or trailing vines of the genus Smilax, native to North America, bearing small greenish flowers and dark berries.
Usage: Also called greenbrier or bullbrier; Common in woodlands and thickets

Examples

• The catbriers grew thick along the forest edge, their thorny stems making passage difficult.
• Hikers had to push through dense catbriers to reach the trail.
• The catbriers produced small black berries that birds fed on in autumn.
• Clearing catbriers from the property required heavy gloves and patience.
• Native Americans used catbriers for food and medicinal purposes.