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quickthorn

/kwɪkθɔːrn/ noun · British & US
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What does quickthorn mean?

noun

A type of thorny shrub or small tree, native to Europe and western Asia, with white or pink flowers and black berries. It is also known as hawthorn.

Example

"The quickthorn hedge was a dense thicket of thorns and branches."

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