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blackthorn

black·thorn [ blák thàwrn ] (plural black·thorns)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. thorny bush: a thorny black-stemmed bush with small blue-black berries sloes. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Prunus spinosa.

2. hardwood walking stick: a walking stick made from the hard wood of the blackthorn

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