black haw
noun
Origin of black haw
1An Americanism dating back to 1700–10
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How to use black haw in a sentence
The young man waited, standing by a black haw upon the bank of the little stream.
The Long Roll | Mary JohnstonIn the hilly counties its place is taken by the southern black haw, Viburnum rufidulum which only rarely attains tree size.
Trees of Indiana | Charles Clemon DeamThe fruit of the black haw, or stag-bush, is not edible until after frost has touched it.
On the Trail | Lina Beard and Adelia Belle BeardViburnum prunifolium (black haw), in ounce doses, may be added if necessary.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse | United States Department of AgricultureI remember finding a nest built on a small black-haw bush about ten feet from the ground.
Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland | William S. Thomas
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