Definitions

1. noun

a deciduous shrub or small tree of the rose family, having white or pink flowers and small red fruits.

“The park was lined with beautiful hawthornes, their blossoms in full bloom.”

2. noun

American writer and critic, especially a member of the circle associated with The Atlantic Monthly, known for their regionalist and realist views.

“Hawthorne’s novels often explored themes of morality and social justice.”

3. proper noun

a city in Essex, England, or a city in Massachusetts, USA.

“Hawthorne, Massachusetts, was named after the American writer.”