Fire Thorn (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various thorny shrubs of the genus Pyracantha bearing small white flowers followed by hard red or orange-red berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bright red berries of the firethorn shrub were a stunning sight amidst the winter snow.
- In the garden, firethorn was often used as a hedge or screen due to its dense, thorny branches.
- Firethorns grew wild in the woods behind the house, forming an impenetrable barrier for unwary hikers.
- The arrangement of white flowers on the firethorn added a delicate touch to the otherwise thorny shrub.
- As a bird-friendly plant, firethorn attracted many species to the garden with its vibrant orange-red berries.