Haw (Noun)
Meaning 1
A spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with blooming haw, its white flowers a welcome sight after a long winter.
- In the hedgerows, haw grew alongside blackthorn and elder, a tangle of thorny branches and blossoms.
- The old haw tree stood sentinel at the edge of the meadow, its gnarled trunk twisted with age.
- Haw berries, also known as haws, were a favorite food of the local bird population, who would flock to the trees in autumn.
- As the seasons changed, the haw's flowers gave way to bright red berries, a vibrant splash of color against the fading foliage.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Crataegus Tomentosa
- May
- Crataegus Mollis
- Whitethorn
- Crataegus Aestivalis
- Crataegus Marshallii
- Cockspur Thorn
- Red Haw
- Crataegus Coccinea Mollis
- Crataegus Calpodendron
- Crataegus Coccinea
- Crataegus Apiifolia
- Crataegus Crus-galli
- Evergreen Thorn
- Parsley Haw
- Crataegus Oxycantha
- Blackthorn
- English Hawthorn
- Mayhaw
- Scarlet Haw
- Pear Hawthorn
- Crataegus Laevigata
Meaning 2
The nictitating membrane of a horse.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The horse blinked slowly, its haw visible for a brief moment as it protected its eye from the dust.
- When the horse got something in its eye, its haw flicked back and forth rapidly to try and dislodge the irritant.
- The veterinarian carefully examined the horse's haw to check for any signs of infection or injury.
- As the horse ran, its haw moved rapidly back and forth to keep its eyes clean and protected.
- The horse's haw was slightly inflamed, indicating that it might have gotten some dirt or debris in its eye.