/ˈblæk.hɔː/ BLAG-haw

Definitions

1. noun

A shrub or small tree with black or dark purple fruit, native to eastern North America, and a member of the rose family.

“The blackhaw tree is a popular ornamental plant in many gardens.”

2. noun

A type of hawthorn tree, particularly Viburnum prunifolium, which produces black fruit.

“The blackhaw is a common tree found in eastern deciduous forests.”