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boxthorn

[ boks-thawrn ]

boxthorn

/ ˈbɒksˌθɔːn /

noun

  1. another name for matrimony vine


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Word History and Origins

Origin of boxthorn1

First recorded in 1670–80; box 3 + thorn

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