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Synonyms for buckthorn

Most common

ribwort ribgrass

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    Any of several, often thorny shrubs or small trees, especially the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae), especially genus Rhamnus,

Related words

Phrases
sea buckthorn

Forms

Plural
buckthorns → ribworts, ribgrasses…

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
buckthornsteady
ribwortsteady
ribgrasssteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters
ribwort
8 letters
ribgrass