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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

  • Hawthorn

Hypernyms

  • Shrub

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.

Hypernyms

  • Third Eyelid
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