n.
Pronunciation: ' ho ̇ - ˌ tho ̇ rn
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English hawethorn, from Old English hagathorn, from haga hawthorn + thorn ― more at HEDGE
Date: before 12th century
: any of a genus ( Crataegus ) of spring-flowering spiny shrubs or small trees of the rose family with glossy and often lobed leaves, white or pink fragrant flowers, and small red fruits
hawthorn: 1 leaves and flowers, 2 fruits