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Meaning of hawthorn
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers and red berries.
Etymology of hawthorn
The word "hawthorn" has its roots in Old English, with "haw" referring to the hedge or fence, and "thorn" referring to the sharp, prickly branches of the plant.
The term has been used since ancient times to describe the thorny shrubs and trees that were often used for hedging and other purposes.
Synonyms
thorn
shrub
tree
bush
bramble
blackthorn
whitethorn
mayflower
maytree
hawberry
quickthorn
thorn tree
wild apple
dog rose
gorse
furze
briar
rose
elder
rowan
ash
oak
beech
hazel
birch
alder
willow
cherry
plum
crabapple
apple
pear
quince
medlar
service tree
sorb
serviceberry
mountain ash
pyracantha
firethorn
cotoneaster
pyracantha coccinea
Definitions
- A deciduous shrub or small tree with thorny branches, typically having white or pink flowers in spring and red berries in autumn.
- A plant of the genus Crataegus, which includes many species of thorny shrubs and small trees.
Usage Examples
- The hawthorn tree in our garden is in full bloom, with beautiful white flowers and a sweet fragrance.
- The hawthorn hedge surrounding the field is overgrown and needs to be trimmed back.
- In traditional medicine, the berries and flowers of the hawthorn plant are used to treat various ailments, including heart problems and digestive issues.