hedge thorn

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   South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging

   Synonymsnatal plumCarissa bispinosa

   Broadercarissa

Questions about hedge thorn

What does hedge thorn mean?

hedge thorn means "South African shrub having forked spines and plumlike fruit; frequently used as hedging".

What is another word for hedge thorn?

Close synonyms include natal plum, Carissa bispinosa. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is hedge thorn a common word?