HAWTHORN


Meaning of HAWTHORN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhȯ-ˌthȯrn ]

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

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hawthorn: 1 leaves and flowers, 2 fruits

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