hawthorn Definition
- 1a large, thorny shrub or small tree with white, pink, or red flowers and small, red fruits
- 2the hard, close-grained wood of the hawthorn tree
Using hawthorn: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hawthorn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hawthorn is a common hedgerow plant in England.
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Hawthorn berries are used in traditional medicine to treat heart problems.
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The wood of the hawthorn tree is very hard and durable.
hawthorn Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for hawthorn
- may
- whitethorn
- thornapple
Phrases with hawthorn
Example
The farmer planted a hawthorn hedge around his field to keep the animals out.
the small, red fruit of the hawthorn tree, used in traditional medicine to treat heart problems
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She takes hawthorn berry supplements to help lower her blood pressure.
the hard, close-grained wood of the hawthorn tree, used for making tool handles and other small items
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He carved a beautiful walking stick out of hawthorn wood.
Origins of hawthorn
Old English 'hagathorn', from 'haga' (hedge) + 'thorn'
Summary: hawthorn in Brief
A 'hawthorn' [ˈhɔːθɔːn] is a large, thorny shrub or small tree with white, pink, or red flowers and small, red fruits. It is commonly used as a hedgerow plant in England and its berries are used in traditional medicine to treat heart problems. The hard, close-grained wood of the hawthorn tree is also used for making tool handles and other small items.
