quickthorn Definition
a thorny shrub or small tree with white flowers and red or black berries, also known as hawthorn.
Using quickthorn: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quickthorn" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The quickthorn is often used for hedging.
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The berries of the quickthorn are edible but not very tasty.
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The quickthorn is a common sight in the British countryside.
quickthorn Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for quickthorn
Phrases with quickthorn
a hedge made from quickthorn plants
Example
The farmer planted a quickthorn hedge around his field.
the fruit of the quickthorn plant
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The birds were feasting on the quickthorn berries.
wood from the quickthorn plant, used for making tool handles and other small items
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The craftsman carved a beautiful handle from quickthorn wood.
Summary: quickthorn in Brief
A 'quickthorn' [kwik-thawrn] is a thorny shrub or small tree with white flowers and red or black berries, also known as hawthorn. It is commonly used for hedging and is a familiar sight in the British countryside. The berries are edible but not very tasty.
