Blackthorn: meaning, definitions and examples

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blackthorn

 

[ หˆblรฆkหŒฮธษ”rn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Blackthorn is a thicket-forming shrub or small tree known for its dense growth and sharp thorns. It produces dark blue-black fruit called sloes, which are often used in making beverages and preserves. This plant is native to Europe and is often associated with hedgerows.

Synonyms

Prunus spinosa, sloe, thorn

Examples of usage

  • The blackthorn provides excellent cover for wildlife.
  • I made sloe gin from the blackthorn berries.
  • During the spring, the blackthorn blooms with white flowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "blackthorn" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espinheiro-negro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฒเฅ‡ เค•เคพเค‚เคŸเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlehe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duri hitam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cierล„ czarny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚ฝใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prunellier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espino negro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siyah diken

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ€์€ ๊ฐ€์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูˆูƒุฉ ุณูˆุฏุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trnka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tล•ลˆ ฤierny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป‘ๅˆบๆข…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trnje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svartkorn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐ ั‚ั–ะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒ•แƒ˜ แƒฌแƒ˜แƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qara tikan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espino negro

Etymology

The term 'blackthorn' derives from the Old English word 'blรฆc รพorn,' where 'blรฆc' means black and 'รพorn' refers to thorn, reflecting both the color of its fruit and the sharp thorns that characterize the shrub. Blackthorn is native to Europe and parts of Asia, and it has been known since ancient times. It has been utilized for various purposes, including in traditional medicine for its berries, which are rich in antioxidants, and as a natural prickly hedge. The wood of the blackthorn is dense and hard, making it valuable for crafting tools and walking sticks. The term 'sloe' originates from the same plant, further emphasizing its significance in regional flora. Its berries, used in making sloe gin, have become a staple in British cuisine and culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,963, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.