Meaning of cockspur hawthorn | Babel Free
Definitions
A broad North American tree, with edible fruit, often grown ornamentally and used in horticulture; Crataegus crus-galli
Examples
“A broad, exceedingly thorny plant⟳, cockspur hawthorn can grow⟳ 25 to 30 feet tall, with a trunk diameter of 10 to 12 inches.”
“Cockspur hawthorn and Washington hawthorn retain⟳ their fruits all winter long.”
“The cockspur hawthorn is used in clipped hedges and less formally controlled hedgerows, where the cockspur's density and thorns help⟳ keep⟳ out animal pests.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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