Buckthorn (Noun)
Meaning 1
A shrub or shrubby tree of the genus Rhamnus; fruits are source of yellow dyes or pigments.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The buckthorn shrub grew wild along the roadside, its thorny branches tangled with weeds and vines.
- In medieval times, buckthorn berries were used to create a vibrant yellow dye for fabrics and textiles.
- The artist mixed a pigment from the buckthorn fruit to create a warm, sunny hue for her painting.
- Buckthorn trees were once used as a natural hedge to mark property boundaries in rural areas.
- The herbalist used buckthorn bark to make a tea that was said to have medicinal properties.
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Meaning 2
An Old World plantain with long narrow ribbed leaves widely established in temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
Any shrub or small tree of the genus Bumelia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.