Hawthorn Meaning in English
word
ˈhɔˌθɔɹn
HAW-thorn
hˈɔːθɔːn
HAW-thawn
Definition
A hawthorn is a small tree or shrub with sharp thorns and small white or pink flowers, often producing red or orange fruit, commonly found in hedges and woodlands.
Usage & Nuances
"Hawthorn" is most often used in botanical, gardening, or herbal contexts. The fruit is called "haw" and used in jams or traditional medicine. Not to be confused with "hawthorn" as a surname.
Spanish: espino (planta)Portuguese (BR): escaramuço - pilriteiroPortuguese (PT): pilriteiroChinese (Simplified): 山楂Chinese (Traditional): 山楂Hindi: हॅॉथॉर्न (झाड़ी)Arabic: الزعرورBengali: হাওথর্ন - কাঁটাযুক্ত ছোট গাছRussian: боярышникJapanese: サンザシVietnamese: cây táo gaiKorean: 산사나무Turkish: alıçUrdu: کریر - ہاتھورن (پودا)Indonesian: semak hawthorn - tanaman hawthorn
Example Sentences
The hawthorn has sharp thorns on its branches.
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Many birds build nests in the hawthorn tree.
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The fruit of the hawthorn is small and red.
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Some people use hawthorn berries to make herbal tea.
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The old fence was covered with thick hawthorn bushes.
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Have you ever tasted hawthorn candy? It's sweet and a little sour.
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