Crataegus: meaning, definitions and examples

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Crataegus

 

[ หˆkreษชtษ™ษชษกษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant species

Crataegus, commonly known as hawthorn, refers to a genus of shrubs and trees in the rose family. These plants are found primarily in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and are known for their small flowers and bright red berries. They are often used in landscaping, traditional medicine, and as a food source for wildlife.

Synonyms

hawthorn, thornapple

Examples of usage

  • The Crataegus tree blooms beautifully in spring.
  • Crataegus fruit is often made into jellies.
  • Hawthorn extract from Crataegus is used for heart health.
  • Many birds feed on the berries of Crataegus species.

Translations

Translations of the word "Crataegus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crataegus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‡เคŸเฅ‡เค—เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eberesche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Crataegus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚รณg

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใ‚คใƒจใ‚ฆใƒŽใ‚ณใ‚ฎใƒชใ‚ฝใ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aubรฉpine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑlankozu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฐ๊ฐ€์‹œ๋‚˜๋ฌด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุดุฌุงุฑ ุงู„ุดุงุฆูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlohovec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑฑๆฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trnj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรฆklingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚า›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaraฤŸat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espino

Etymology

The name 'Crataegus' originates from the Greek word 'krataios', which means 'strong' or 'hard', likely referring to the hardness of the wood. The Latin 'Crataegus' is derived from the Greek term, and these trees were known to the ancient Greeks for their medicinal properties. Historical texts indicate that hawthorn has been used in traditional medicine for centuries across various cultures. In medieval Europe, hawthorn was often associated with the protection of the home and the wellbeing of its inhabitants, leading to its use in rituals and folklore. Over time, Crataegus became valued not only for its medicinal uses but also for its ornamental qualities and significance in the ecosystem, providing food and shelter for numerous wildlife species.