(n) hawthorn of southern United States bearing a juicy, acidic, scarlet fruit that is often used in jellies or preserves, Syn. summer haw, Crataegus aestivalis
n. The hawthorn tree (Crataegus aestivalis) of the Southern U. S. bearing a juicy acid scarlet fruit often used in jellies or preserves. Syn. -- summer haw, Crataegus aestivalis. [ WordNet 1.5 ]