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hawthorn in German

hawthorn in German is Weißdorn, Hagedorn — hawthorn means a thorny shrub or small tree (genus Crataegus) with small, apple-like fruits, often used for hedging.

hawthorn in German

Weißdorn
noun
Any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Crataegus having small, apple-like fruits and thorny branches
Hagedorn
noun
Any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Crataegus having small, apple-like fruits and thorny branches

What does "hawthorn" mean?

  1. noun A thorny shrub or small tree (genus Crataegus) with small, apple-like fruits, often used for hedging.
    "The lane was lined with hawthorn hedges thick with white blossom."
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hawthorn in a sentence

  • The lane was lined with hawthorn hedges thick with white blossom.
  • Birds love to nest deep inside a hawthorn bush, safe from the thorns.

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What is "hawthorn" in German?

"hawthorn" in German is Weißdorn, Hagedorn. hawthorn means: A thorny shrub or small tree (genus Crataegus) with small, apple-like fruits, often used for hedging.

How do you use "hawthorn" in a sentence?

Example: "The lane was lined with hawthorn hedges thick with white blossom." In German, "hawthorn" is Weißdorn, Hagedorn.

Are there other ways to say "hawthorn" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hawthorn": Weißdorn, Hagedorn.

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