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Meaning of blackthorn

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blackthorn

Pronunciation:/ˈblækˌθɔːn//ˈblækˌθɔɹn/

noun

Definitions

  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.