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whitethorn

/ˈwaɪθˌθɔrn/ noun · British & US
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What does whitethorn mean?

noun

A type of thorny shrub or small tree, Rosa rubiginosa, native to Europe and western Asia, with white flowers and sharp thorns.

Example

"The whitethorn hedge was a haven for birds and insects in the countryside."

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