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Meaning of Buckthorn | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbʌk.θɔːn

Definitions

  1. Any of several, often thorny shrubs or small trees, especially
  2. the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae),
  3. especially genus Rhamnus,
  4. especially common buckthorn or purging buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica).
  5. also alder buckthorn (Frangula), especially Frangula alnus).
  6. sea buckthorn (Hippophae, in family Elaeagnaceae).

Equivalents

العربية النّبق سدر
Bosanski krkavina кркавина
Suomi orapaatsama paatsama
עברית אשחר
Hrvatski krkavina кркавина
Polski kruszyna szakłak
Српски krkavina кркавина

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Buckton bucktooth bucktoothed buckwagon Buckwalter buckweed

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