hawthorn Sentence Examples
- The hawthorn hedge surrounding the quaint cottage bloomed with fragrant white flowers in springtime.
- The berries of the hawthorn tree were a traditional remedy for heart ailments in Celtic folklore.
- The thorns on the hawthorn bush served as a formidable deterrent to intruders.
- The wood from the hawthorn was highly prized by craftsmen for its durability and rich reddish hue.
- The hawthorn's association with witchcraft led to its being shunned by some superstitious villagers.
- The ancient hawthorn tree stood as a majestic sentinel in the meadow, its gnarled branches laden with history.
- The hawthorn leaf was used in herbal teas to promote relaxation and calm nerves.
- The fragrant flowers of the hawthorn attracted a multitude of bees and other pollinators.
- The hawthorn's resilient nature made it a popular choice for hedging and landscaping.
- The sweet and slightly tart flavor of hawthorn berries found its way into jams, jellies, and wines.
hawthorn Meaning
hawthorn (n)
a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
hawthorn (n.)
A thorny shrub or tree (the Crataegus oxyacantha), having deeply lobed, shining leaves, small, roselike, fragrant flowers, and a fruit called haw. It is much used in Europe for hedges, and for standards in gardens. The American hawthorn is Crataegus cordata, which has the leaves but little lobed.
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a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus CrataegusA thorny shrub or tree (the Crataegus oxyacantha), having deeply lobed, shining leaves, small, rose
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The hawthorn hedge surrounding the quaint cottage bloomed with fragrant white flowers in springtime.
The berries of the hawthorn tree were a traditional remedy for heart ailments in Celtic folklore.
The thorns on the hawthorn bush served as a formidable deterrent to intruders.
The wood from the hawthorn was highly prized by craftsmen for its durability and rich reddish hue.
