CEFR B2

hawthorn

noun

Meaning

A thorny shrub or small tree, typically with white or pink flowers in spring and small red berries (haws) in autumn. It is often used for hedges and is known for its hard wood.

Examples

The old cottage garden was bordered by a dense hawthorn hedge, providing privacy and shelter.
Birds often perch in the hawthorn tree, feasting on its bright red haws during the colder months.

Synonyms: thornapple, mayflower

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hawthorn (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈhɔːθɔrn

Definition

A thorny shrub or small tree, typically with white or pink flowers in spring and small red berries (haws) in autumn. It is often used for hedges and is known for its hard wood.

Examples

The old cottage garden was bordered by a dense hawthorn hedge, providing privacy and shelter.
Birds often perch in the hawthorn tree, feasting on its bright red haws during the colder months.

How to Use hawthorn

hawthorn hedge (collocation): A hedge made from hawthorn plants. — "The property was surrounded by a thick hawthorn hedge, providing excellent security."
hawthorn berries (collocation): The red fruit of the hawthorn plant. — "We gathered hawthorn berries to make a traditional medicinal tea."

Synonyms of hawthorn

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