brier wood
/ˈbraɪər ˌwʊd/
noun
- The hard, dense root wood of the brier plant, used for making tobacco pipes.
- He sanded the brier-wood until it had a smooth, rich finish.
- The pipe was carved from high-quality brier-wood, known for its heat resistance.
- Brier-wood is prized by pipe makers because it does not burn easily.