buckthorn
|buck-thorn|
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/ˈbʌkˌθɔrn/
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/ˈbʌkˌθɔːn/
thorny shrub
Etymology
Etymology Information
'buckthorn' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bucþorn', where 'buc' meant 'buck' and 'þorn' meant 'thorn'.
Historical Evolution
'bucþorn' transformed into the modern English word 'buckthorn'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a thorny shrub, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a shrub or small tree of the genus Rhamnus, having thorny branches and often used for hedges.
The garden was lined with buckthorn to create a natural barrier.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/28 14:16