Associations to the word «Blackthorn»

Wiktionary

BLACKTHORN, noun. A large shrub or small tree, Prunus spinosa, that is native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa. It has a dark bark and bears thorns.

Dictionary definition

BLACKTHORN, noun. A thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits.
BLACKTHORN, noun. Erect and almost thornless American hawthorn with somewhat pear-shaped berries.

Wise words

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Stephen King