Meaning of the word hawthorn in English

What does hawthorn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hawthorn

US /ˈhɑː.θɔːrn/
UK /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/

Noun

a thorny shrub or tree of the rose family, with white or pink flowers and small red fruits (haws)

Example:
The garden was lined with a beautiful hawthorn hedge.
Birds often feed on the red berries of the hawthorn.