bonnier

/bɒnjeɪ, bɒniər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of shrub or small tree with thorny branches, especially the Pyracantha or the Berberis.

“The garden featured a beautiful bonnier with vibrant red berries.”

2. noun

A type of shrub with showy yellow flowers, especially the Oenothera.

“The bonnier bloomed in the spring, attracting many bees to its flowers.”

Synonyms

  • hawthorn
  • thorny shrub

Antonyms

  • flowerless plant
  • smooth shrub