whitethorn

/ˈwaɪθˌθɔrn/

Definitions

1. noun

a shrub (Crataegus laevigata) native to Europe and western Asia, with white flowers and thorny branches

“The park ranger warned us about the thorns of the whitethorn bush.”

2. noun

the fruit of this shrub, which is edible

“The whitethorns were ripe and sweet, perfect for making jam.”

Synonyms

  • hawthorn
  • maybush

Antonyms

  • barkfree
  • thornless