tresslet

/ˈtrɛslɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A low-growing shrub or small tree, especially one of the genus Genista, having yellow flowers and thorny branches.

“The tresslet’s thorny branches made it difficult to navigate through the dense underbrush.”

Synonyms

  • shrubby bush
  • thorny shrub

Antonyms

  • flowerless plant
  • tall tree