hetter

/ˈhɛtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A hawthorn tree, especially one that is a hedgerow or a boundary feature.

“The hawthorn tree, also known as a hetter, was a common sight in the English countryside.”

2. noun

A hedge or a wall made of hawthorn or other shrubs.

“The old hetter had been a landmark on the property for generations.”

Synonyms

  • hawthorn
  • hedge

Antonyms

  • clearing
  • meadow