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blackthorn

The correct spelling is blackthorn.

How to pronounce blackthorn

noun

IPA: /ˈblækˌθɔːn/

Say it like: Bla-kth-orn

The correct spelling is blackthorn. 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.

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Definition

noun

  1. 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. 2.A stick or staff taken from this tree.

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