whins

[wɪnz]

whins Definition

a type of shrub with spiny branches and yellow flowers, also known as gorse or furze.

Using whins: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "whins" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The hillside was covered in whins.

• Example

  The whins were in full bloom.

whins Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for whins

• gorse
• furze

Phrases with whins

• whin bush

  a shrub of the gorse family

  Example

  The whin bushes were in full bloom.

• whin chat

  a small bird of the thrush family that breeds in upland areas of Europe and Asia

  Example

  The whin chat is a migratory bird that spends the winter in Africa.

• whin stone

  a type of hard, dark-colored rock used for building and road construction

  Example

  The walls of the castle were built from whin stone.

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Summary: whins in Brief

Whins [wɪnz] are a type of shrub with spiny branches and yellow flowers, also known as gorse or furze. They are commonly found on hillsides and in upland areas. 'The hillside was covered in whins' and 'The whins were in full bloom' are examples of their usage.