Whitethorn (Noun)
Meaning
Thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- A path winds through the garden, lined with the beautiful whitethorn that blooms in the summer.
- Children avoided playing near the whitethorn during berry season due to its thorns.
- The old cottage was surrounded by a tangle of whitethorn bushes whose deep red berries were used for making jelly.
- As the whitethorn flowers have a strong scent, they are best planted in well ventilated areas.
- Walking in the woods, the traveler accidentally walked into a thorny whitethorn plant, ripping his jacket on the thorns.