pyracantha en · NOUN
Etymology
From the genus name.
Meanings
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A firethorn, any of the genus Pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs.
A few summers ago, an evil pyracantha shrub that blocked some of its sunlight was sacrificed in its honor.
2008 June 1, Randy Kennedy, “Tree Proud”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pyracanthas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |