blackthorn

== English == === Etymology === Compound of black +‎ thorn. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈblækˌθɔːn/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈblækˌθɔɹn/ === Noun === blackthorn (plural blackthorns) A large shrub or small tree, Prunus spinosa, that is native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa. It has a dark bark and bears thorns. A stick or staff taken from this tree. ==== Synonyms ==== sloe ==== Derived terms ==== blackthorn winter ==== Translations ==== === See also === shillelagh