Definition of Haw
1. Noun. A spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus.
Group relationships: Crataegus, Genus Crataegus
Specialized synonyms: Crataegus Apiifolia, Crataegus Marshallii, Parsley Haw, Parsley-leaved Thorn, Crataegus Biltmoreana, Scarlet Haw, Blackthorn, Crataegus Calpodendron, Crataegus Tomentosa, Pear Haw, Pear Hawthorn, Cockspur Hawthorn, Cockspur Thorn, Crataegus Crus-galli, Crataegus Aestivalis, Mayhaw, Summer Haw, Crataegus Laevigata, Crataegus Oxycantha, English Hawthorn, May, Whitethorn, Crataegus Monogyna, English Hawthorn, Crataegus Coccinea Mollis, Crataegus Mollis, Downy Haw, Red Haw, Crataegus Oxyacantha, Evergreen Thorn, Crataegus Coccinea, Crataegus Pedicellata, Red Haw
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
2. Verb. Utter 'haw'. "He hemmed and hawed"
3. Noun. The nictitating membrane of a horse.
Definition of Haw
1. n. A hedge; an inclosed garden or yard.
2. n. The third eyelid, or nictitating membrane. See Nictitating membrane, under Nictitate.
3. n. An intermission or hesitation of speech, with a sound somewhat like haw! also, the sound so made.
4. v. i. To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation.
5. v. i. To turn to the near side, or toward the driver; -- said of cattle or a team: a word used by teamsters in guiding their teams, and most frequently in the imperative. See Gee.
6. v. t. To cause to turn, as a team, to the near side, or toward the driver; as, to haw a team of oxen.
Definition of Haw
1. to turn left [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Haw
1.
1. A hedge; an inclosed garden or yard. "And eke there was a polecat in his haw." (Chaucer)
2. The fruit of the hawthorn.
Origin: OE. Hawe, AS. Haga; akin to D. Haag headge, G. Hag, hecke, Icel. Hagi pasture, Sw. Hage, Dan. Have garden. Cf. Haggard, Ha-ha, Haugh, Hedge.
3.
Haw Pictures
Click any thumbnail below to go to the full-sized version of that picture or photo:
|
Loading...
|
Lexicographical Neighbors of Haw
Other Resources Relating to: Haw
