firethorn
firethorn · firethorns
A plant of the genus PyracanthaA plant of the genus Pyracantha; the pyracantha.
Meaning
1 sensesA plant of the genus Pyracantha; the pyracantha.
More definitions
- any of various thorny shrubs of the genus Pyracantha bearing small white flowers followed by hard red or orange-red berries
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
Calque of translingual Pyracantha. By surface analysis, fire + thorn.Calque of translingual Pyracantha. By surface analysis, fire + thorn.
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Forms
plural: firethorns| Singular | firethorn |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- any of various thorny shrubs of the genus Pyracantha bearing small white flowers followed by hard red or orange-red berries:Pyracanthapyracanthfire thorn