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Hawthorn.

A surname.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈhɔː.θɔːn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈhɔ.θoɹn//ˈhɑ.θoɹn/cot-caught-merger/ˈhɒ.θɒn/Canada

  1. A surname.

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  2. Numerous places: An inner suburb of Melbourne in the City of Boroondara, Victoria, Australia.

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  3. Numerous places: A suburb of Adelaide in the City of Mitcham, South Australia.

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  4. Numerous places: A village and civil parish in County Durham, England (OS grid ref NZ4145).

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  5. Numerous places: A hamlet in Four Marks parish, East Hampshire district, Hampshire, England (OS grid ref SU6733).

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  6. Numerous places: A suburban area in Pontypridd community, Rhondda Cynon Taf borough, Wales (OS grid ref ST0987).

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  7. Numerous places: A borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Where this word comes from

Compound of haw (“hedge”) + thorn.

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