Firethorn (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 gardener pruned the firethorn to keep it from overtaking the fence.
- In the autumn, the firethorn was ablaze with vibrant red berries.
- Birds would flit through the dense firethorn bushes in search of berries.
- She chose firethorn for her hedge because of its dense, impenetrable thorns.
- A sprinkle of snow on the firethorn berries created a beautiful winter scene.