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blackthorn

/ˈblækθɔːrn/ noun · British & US
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What does blackthorn mean?

noun

A type of thorny shrub or small tree, Prunus spinosa, native to Europe and western Asia, with black fruit and white flowers. It is also known as sloe.

Example

"The blackthorn bushes were dense and difficult to navigate through."

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