blackthorn winter
blackthorn winter · blackthorn winters
A period of cold weather in spring or early summerA period of cold weather in spring or early summer (March, April or May).
Meaning
1 sensesA period of cold weather in spring or early summer (March, April or May).
Origin
So-called because it (typically) falls when blackthorn is flowering.So-called because it (typically) falls when blackthorn is flowering.
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Forms
plural: blackthorn winters| Singular | blackthorn winter |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsSee also
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