Washington thorn

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noun

a dense tree, Crataegus phaenopyrum, of the rose family, native to the eastern coast of the U.S., having triangular leaves, small clusters of white flowers, and clusters of bright red fruit.

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Origin of Washington thorn

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Words nearby Washington thorn

Washington palm, Washington pie, Washington's Birthday, Washington Square, Washington State, Washington thorn, washing-up, Washita, wash-leather, Washo, Washoe

How to use Washington thorn in a sentence

Two factors made Hiram Revels especially interesting to the Washington establishment.
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It was a rare moment of bipartisan unity in partisan Washington.
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Another set of hackers that goes by the name the Lizard Squad told the Washington Post that they helped with the Sony hack.
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Supported by Washington, the domestic quota was cut from 90 days to 30.
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“Bars love to tell those stories: ‘So and so drank here, and George Washington slept here,’” Sismondo says.
The Bars That Made America Great|Nina Strochlic|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Washington attacked a French encampment at the confluence of the Alleghany and Monongahela.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
The Washington manual laborer school and the Howard institution can bear testimony to his industry and patriotism.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
He was afterwards secretary of state at Washington and minister to France, in which offices he manifested distinguished ability.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Taylor alludes to several made from the well known Glastonbury thorn.
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Two regiments of Washington's troops mutinied; but were persuaded to return to their duty.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell