Hawthorne

/ˈhɔθɔrn/ noun

Definition

A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers and red berries, common in hedgerows and countryside areas.

Etymology

From Old English 'hægþorn,' combining 'hæg' (hedge) and 'þorn' (thorn). The plant was named for its use in hedges and its prominent thorns, and is deeply rooted in English folklore.

Kelly Says

Hawthorns are so embedded in British culture that they appear in Celtic mythology, medieval legends, and even weather lore—'the hawthorn's not out till May' was a sign of spring that farmers relied on for centuries.

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