Cockspur Thorn (Noun)
Meaning
Eastern United States hawthorn with long straight thorns.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The woods were dense with cockspur thorn, its long straight thorns making it difficult to navigate through the underbrush.
- The farmer carefully pruned the cockspur thorn hedge, taking care not to get scratched by its sharp thorns.
- Cockspur thorn is a common sight in the Eastern United States, its white flowers blooming in the spring.
- The wildlife biologist noted that the cockspur thorn provided a safe haven for birds and small mammals due to its dense thorny branches.
- The park ranger warned hikers to beware of the cockspur thorn that grew along the trail, its thorns reaching out like skeletal fingers.