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Blackthorn (Noun)

Erect and almost thornless American hawthorn with somewhat pear-shaped berries.

Nouns denoting plants.

The blackthorn was actually an American hawthorn specimen, lacking its namesake thorns, cultivated for ornamental purposes in the garden.
As she walked through the park, she stumbled upon a unique blackthorn tree featuring an almost thornless branch structure, which contrasted sharply with its relatives.
The gardening guide explained that the blackthorn, despite its misleading name, was a variety of American hawthorn known for its unusual pear-shaped berries.
The park ranger led us to a magnificent blackthorn, its branches bare of thorns and full of lush green leaves that played host to numerous birds.
An unusual hybrid, the blackthorn was a cross between an American hawthorn and another species, resulting in its thornless, berry-filled boughs.

A thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits.

Nouns denoting plants.

The blackthorn bush arched over the old stone wall, its dark fruit ripening in the autumn sun.
Blackthorn hedges were once a common sight in rural England, but many have been destroyed to make way for modern farming.
Ivy wrapped itself around the gnarled branches of the ancient blackthorn, its leaves shining with dew.
After a long walk through the overgrown lanes, we stumbled upon a tangle of wild roses and blackthorn.
A basket overflowing with the ripe fruit of the blackthorn was placed at the front door, ready for the harvest fair.