boxthorn

[ boks-thawrn ]

Origin of boxthorn

1
First recorded in 1670–80; box3 + thorn

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British Dictionary definitions for boxthorn

boxthorn

/ (ˈbɒksˌθɔːn) /


noun
  1. another name for matrimony vine

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