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blackthorn

Pronunciation: /ˈblækˌθɔːn/

The English word “blackthorn” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A large shrub or small tree, Prunus spinosa, that is native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa. It has a dark bark and bears thorns.
  2. A stick or staff taken from this tree.

Etymology

Compound of black + thorn.

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