boxthorn
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of boxthorn
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Other favored horses�Today, who bruised a heel day before the race; Boxthorn, who had a sentimental following; Plat Eye, who tired after a mile�were far back in the field of 18.
From Time Magazine Archive
In these are entered Boxthorn and Balladier who have this year helped to make Colonel Bradley the leading owner at the track.
From Time Magazine Archive
Three days later, Colonel Bradley was consoled when Boxthorn won the Saratoga Special.
From Time Magazine Archive
The name Buckthorn is from the German buxdorn, boxthorn, hartshorn.
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