ˈhɔːrstiː

Definitions

1. noun

A tree or shrub having thorns or spines, especially one of the genus Mespilus or the genus Chaenomeles.

“The garden had a beautiful horsetree with vibrant flowers in the spring.”

2. noun

A tree having a forked branch, especially the hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna, or the hawthorn-like tree, Cercis siliquastrum.

“The scenic countryside featured a stunning horsetree against a backdrop of rolling hills.”

3. noun

A tree having a horse-shoe shaped or forked branch.

“The historic park had a magnificent horsetree that dated back to the 18th century.”