Meaning ofbuckthornsin English

Noun

1. a type of shrub or tree with thorns (multiple species)
   The gardener carefully pruned the buckthorns in the garden.
   Synonyms:

   hawthornsblackthornsthorny shrubsprickly treesspiny bushes
   Antonyms:

   deciduous plantsthornless treessmooth shrubsprickleless bushessoftwood plants
2. thorny shrubs or small trees; plants with spines
   Buckthorns are often used as ornamental plants in landscaping.
   Synonyms:

   thistlesbramblesblackthornshawthornspricklyashes
   Antonyms:

   succulentsfernsmossesivyvines