Hawthorn

HAW-thorn'HAW-thorn'2 syllables
🇬🇧English
Grounded

MEANING

A type of flowering shrub or small tree

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old English 'haguthorn', where 'hagu' means hedge and 'thorn' is thorn, referring to the plant's thorny nature and common use in hedgerows.

CULTURAL NOTES

Hawthorn is often associated with protection and has been used in hedges to mark boundaries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In medieval Europe, hawthorn was a symbol of hope and fertility and was often used in May Day celebrations.

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