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washington thorn

Wash·ing·ton thorn
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wosh-ing-tuh n, waw-shing- thawrn]
    • /ˈwɒʃ ɪŋ tən, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ- θɔrn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wosh-ing-tuh n, waw-shing- thawrn]
    • /ˈwɒʃ ɪŋ tən, ˈwɔ ʃɪŋ- θɔrn/

Definition of washington thorn words

  • noun washington thorn a dense tree, Crataegus phaenopyrum, of the rose family, native to the eastern coast of the U.S., having triangular leaves, small clusters of white flowers, and clusters of bright red fruit. 1
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Origin of washington thorn

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1840-50

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washington thorn popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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