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blackthorn

/ˈblækθɔːn/

/ˈblækθɔrn/

blackthornnoun

blackthorns

/ˈblækθɔːn/

/ˈblækθɔrn/

Translations

The blackthorn is known for its dark berries.

Терн известен своими тёмными ягодами.

Additional translations

слива колючая

Definitions

A thorny shrub or small tree of the rose family, with white flowers and small dark blue fruits, native to Europe and western Asia.

The blackthorn is often used as a hedging plant due to its dense, thorny branches.

The hard, dark wood of the blackthorn shrub, often used for making walking sticks.

He carved a walking stick from a piece of blackthorn.

Synonyms

Prunus spinosa

blackthornadjective

/ˈblækˌθɔːn/

/ˈblækˌθɔrn/

Used attributively before a noun to describe something made of or relating to blackthorn.

Definitions

Made of, consisting of, or derived from blackthorn, or relating to the blackthorn shrub.

She carried a blackthorn walking stick on her hike.

Synonyms