blackthorn

Speech parts

1. blackthorn - Noun

2. Blackthorn - Proper noun

Meaning

A spreading thorny shrub or small tree (Prunus spinosa), with blackish bark, and bearing little black plums, which are called sloes; the sloe.

A species of Crataegus or hawthorn (C. tomentosa). Both are used for hedges.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sloe Prunus spinosa Crataegus calpodendron Crataegus tomentosa pear haw pear hawthorn malacca azalea alder currant cotton rattan stick elder cane
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Hypernyms

bush hawthorn haw shrub

Examples

Tiberius Nero Blackthorn. I think his parents may have gone a little overboard. It's like naming someone Magnificent Bastard. Cassandra Clare

I love you, Julian Blackthorn. I love you more than starlight. Cassandra Clare

Keep this and perhaps remember me." Kieran's hands tightened on the arrowhead, his knuckles whitening. "The stars will go out before I forget you, Mark Blackthorn. Cassandra Clare

The stars will go out before I forget you, Mark Blackthorn. Cassandra Clare

Blackthorn was sentenced to eight years in prison for being an accomplice to the murder.sfn That month saw the release of Mayhem's album De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, which featured Euronymous on guitar and Vikernes on bass guitar. Source: Internet

It happened in the Blackthorn Close area of Kells shortly after 3am this morning. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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