장미과에 속하는 가시 돋친 관목 또는 교목으로, 흰색이나 분홍색 꽃이 피고 '산사자'라고 불리는 붉은 열매를 맺으며 흔히 울타리용으로 쓰임.
A thorny shrub or tree belonging to the rose family, characterized by white, pink, or red flowers and small red berries called haws, often used for hedging.
예문:
"The garden was enclosed by a thick hawthorn hedge that provided privacy and security."
"In late spring, the hawthorn trees are covered in beautiful white blossoms."
"Birds often feed on the bright red berries of the hawthorn during the winter months."