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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The fruit of Crataegus species, traditionally used to make jelly.
2. 2
   hawthorn of southern United States bearing a juicy, acidic, scarlet fruit that is often used in jellies or preserves wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

crataegus aestivalissummer haw

Etymology

From may + haw.

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