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Whitethorn Definition & Meaning

whitethorn
noun
  1. thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America

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What does whitethorn mean?
thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America
What part of speech is whitethorn?
Whitethorn is a noun.

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