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Washington thorn

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Definition of Washington thorn

: a hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) of eastern North America that is often cultivated for its bright-red fruit and showy autumn foliage

History and Etymology for Washington thorn

from Washington, D.C., capital city of the U.S.

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