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n. The hawthorn tree (Crataegus aestivalis) of the Southern U. S. bearing a juicy acid scarlet fruit often used in jellies or preserves.

n. A small tree, Cratægus æstivalis, of the southern United States. Its fruit, which ripens in May, is used for preserves, jellies, etc. Also apple-haw.

n. This species has the largest flowers and the largest and best-flavored fruit of the genus. In southwestern Louisiana the fruit is largely gathered for the market, being utilized for jellies, etc. Also called summer haw.

n. hawthorn of southern United States bearing a juicy, acidic, scarlet fruit that is often used in jellies or preserves

"It took her monthly flow quietly, swelled her fingers quietly, introduced quietly a craving for mayhaw jelly and Karo syrup straight from the bottle."

hawthorn    haw   

summer haw