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pyr·acan·tha \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈkan(t)thə\ noun Etymology: New Latin, from Greek pyrakantha, a tree, probably fire thorn, from pyr- + akantha thorn — more at acanth- 1. capitalized : a small genus of Eurasian thorny evergreen or half-evergreen shrubs (family Rosaceae) with alternate leaves, white flowers in compound corymbs, and small red or orange pomes — see fire thorn 2. -s : any plant of the genus Pyracantha |