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Blackthorn

usgb/ˈblækθɔːrn/Volume
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Natural Symbolism

Blackthorn is often symbolic of protection and adversity in folklore due to its thorns and hardiness.

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The old tale describes the blackthorn as a guardian against evil spirits.
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Landscape Descriptions

Use 'blackthorn' when describing natural, particularly rural landscapes in creative writing or poetry.

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A blackthorn bush stood resilient against the windswept hillside.
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Seasonal Reference

Mention 'blackthorn winter' to describe a period of cold weather coinciding with the blackthorn's flowering in spring.

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Despite it being April, a blackthorn winter brought frost to the valley.
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