Etymology

thorn tree

Today it means: Any tree with thorn-like leaves, especially the acacia. Full definition →

Middle English thornetre
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromthornetre
  2. English todaythorn tree

From Middle English thornetre; equivalent to thorn + tree.

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