Meaning ofbuckthornin English

Noun

1. thorny shrubs or small trees (Rhamnaceae family)
   The gardener carefully pruned the buckthorn shrubs in the garden.
2. the sea buckthorn (Hippophae genus)
   Sea buckthorn is often used in traditional medicine for its nutritional value.
3. buckthorn family (Rhamnus, Frangula genera)
   The Rhamnus genus is a part of the buckthorn family of plants.