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cockspur hawthorn

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A broad North American tree, with edible fruit, often grown ornamentally and used in horticulture; Crataegus crus-galli

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cockspur thorn

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

eastern United States hawthorn with long straight thorns

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cockspur thorn, Crataegus crus-galli

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hawthorn, haw

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  • Polish: głóg ostrogowy — Crataegus crus-galli