What is another word for whitethorn?

Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪtθɔːn] (IPA)

Whitethorn is a small, thorny tree that is found in many parts of the world. It is also known by several different names, including hawthorn, quickthorn, and maythorn. These synonyms are often used interchangeably to describe the same plant. Hawthorn is perhaps the most commonly used synonym for whitethorn, and refers to the tree's large clusters of white or pink flowers, which bloom in early summer and are commonly used in herbal remedies. Quickthorn is another name for the same plant, and refers to the sharp thorns that grow along its branches, which allow it to form dense hedgerows that can be used for livestock grazing. Finally, maythorn is another name for whitethorn that is often used in the UK, where it is traditionally associated with the month of May and the celebration of May Day.

What are the hypernyms for Whitethorn?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Whitethorn?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for whitethorn (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Whitethorn?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Whitethorn

I got into the shadow of a whitethorn.
"The Red Planet"
William J. Locke
That a man, the weaker nature, could have any power over daimons, who, as having a nearer affinity to the gods, must, if they existed, be the stronger, he could refute with convincing arguments; and when he saw others nibbling whitethorn-leaves, or daubing their thresholds with pitch to preserve themselves and the house from evil spirits, he shrugged his shoulders contemptuously, though his father often did such things.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
He is the poet of English parish festivals and of English flowers, the primrose, the whitethorn, the daffodil.
"Brief History of English and American Literature"
Henry A. Beers

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