Meaning of the word buckthorn in English

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buckthorn

US /ˈbʌk.θɔːrn/
UK /ˈbʌk.θɔːn/

Noun

a thorny shrub or small tree of the genus Rhamnus, typically bearing small, dark berries

Example:
The common buckthorn is an invasive species in many areas.
We found some wild buckthorn berries on our hike.