1. thorny shrubs or small trees of the rose family, typically bearing white or pink flowers and small red berries

Examples

• The hawthorns bloomed beautifully in May with clusters of white flowers.
• Birds love to nest in the dense branches of hawthorns.
• The farmer planted hawthorns along the property line to create a natural fence.
• Red berries covered the hawthorns throughout the autumn months.
• The old hawthorns in the meadow provided shade for the cattle.
• Hawthorns are often used in landscaping because they’re hardy and attractive.