whitethorn

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the heath family, with white or pink flowers.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whitethorn
thorn , morn , forlorn

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Variants

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whitethroat , whitethroats

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Etymology

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The name 'whitethorn' comes from the Old English 'wite-thorn', meaning 'white thorn'.

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Trivia

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1. The whitethorn is the national flower of Northern Ireland.

2. The whitethorn is also known as the May tree, as its flowers bloom in May.

3. The whitethorn was traditionally used to make May baskets in Ireland.

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Related Concepts

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1. Evergreen shrub: A plant that keeps its leaves all year round.

2. Heath family: A large family of flowering plants, including heaths, heathers, and bilberries.

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Culture

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In Irish mythology, the whitethorn was believed to be sacred to the gods and was used in various rituals and ceremonies. In literature, the whitethorn is often used as a symbol of purity and innocence.

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   - Imagine a small, white-flowered tree with thorns.

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   - Associate the word 'whitethorn' with the image of a white, thorny shrub or tree.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Whitethorn, a tree with white thorns' to remember the definition.

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