Eglantine - Flower Names

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Eglantine

/ˈɛɡləntiːn/

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Uncommon

Meaning

The wild rose or sweetbrier

Symbolizes natural beauty, resilience, and the delicate balance between thorns and blossoms in life. It reflects grace amid adversity.

Symbolism

Embodies love, enchantment, and the bittersweet nature of beauty—fragrant and lovely, yet protected by thorns. Often linked to purity and poetic inspiration.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French 'eglatine' or 'aiglantin', itself from Latin 'aculeatus' meaning 'full of thorns' or 'prickly'. It refers specifically to the Rosa rubiginosa, commonly known as sweetbrier or eglantine rose.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

english

Cultural Background

Originating from Old French and Latin roots, Eglantine is historically associated with European bota

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