crataegus Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun thorny shrubs and small trees: hawthorn; thorn; thorn apple
genus Crataegus.
WordNet
Cra*tæ"gus noun
(Also<
- Crataegus
- Cratægus
)
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. .Definitions
(Bot.) A genus of small, hardy trees, including the hawthorn, much used for ornamental purposes.