bancal

/bæŋkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tree or a small thorny shrub, especially the Mexican Buckthorn (Rhamnus lanceolata).

“The hikers navigated through a dense bancal thicket to reach the scenic overlook.”

Synonyms

  • buckthorn
  • thornbush

Antonyms

  • shrub
  • tree