"pyracantha" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pyracanthas [plural]
Etymology: From the genus name. Head templates: {{en-noun}} pyracantha (plural pyracanthas)
  1. A firethorn, any of the genus Pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs. Synonyms: firethorn, pyracanthus
    Sense id: en-pyracantha-en-noun-tUU66vC3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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