Summer Haw (Noun)
Meaning
Hawthorn of southern United States bearing a juicy, acidic, scarlet fruit that is often used in jellies or preserves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The summer haw fruit was a staple in many Southern households, often used to make homemade jelly and jam.
- In the sweltering summer heat, children would often sneak into the nearby woods to pick summer haws from the trees and snack on the tart fruit.
- Her grandmother's famous summer haw jelly recipe had been passed down through generations, and was always a hit at family gatherings.
- The summer haw tree, with its thorny branches and vibrant red berries, was a common sight in rural landscapes throughout the South.
- After a long day of work, he would often sit on the porch and enjoy a slice of summer haw pie, made with fresh fruit from his own backyard tree.