Pear Haw (Noun)
Meaning
Erect and almost thornless American hawthorn with somewhat pear-shaped berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Crataegus pear-haw is a species of hawthorn native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada.
- The fruit of the pear-haw is small and dark red, resembling a miniature pear.
- In the fall, the pear-haw tree is laden with clusters of ripe, pear-shaped berries.
- The wood of the pear-haw is hard and heavy, making it suitable for tool handles and other woodworking applications.
- The pear-haw is a popular ornamental tree, valued for its showy flowers and attractive, almost thornless habit.