black haw


Origin of black haw

1
An Americanism dating back to 1700–10

Words Nearby black haw

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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 Johnston
  • In 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 Deam
  • The 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 Beard
  • Viburnum prunifolium (black haw), in ounce doses, may be added if necessary.

    Special Report on Diseases of the Horse | United States Department of Agriculture
  • I remember finding a nest built on a small black-haw bush about ten feet from the ground.