eglantine, n. [F. églantine, fr. OF. aiglent brier, hip tree, fr. (assumed) LL. acuculentus, fr. a dim. of L. acus needle; cf. F. aiguille needle. Cf. Aglet.].
A species of rose (Rosa Eglanteria), with fragrant foliage and flowers of various colors. [1913 Webster]
"Through the sweetbrier, or the vine, Or the twisted eglantine."