Definition of haw

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Haw (n.) The fruit of the hawthorn.

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Blackthorn :: Blackthorn (n.) A species of Crataegus or hawthorn (C. tomentosa). Both are used for hedges.
Hawk :: Hawk (n.) One of numerous species and genera of rapacious birds of the family Falconidae. They differ from the true falcons in lacking the prominent tooth and notch of the bill, and in having shorter and less pointed wings. Many are of large size and grade into the eagles. Some, as the goshawk, were formerly trained like falcons. In a more general sense the word is not infrequently applied, also, to true falcons, as the sparrow hawk, pigeon hawk, duck hawk, and prairie hawk..
Mayflower :: Mayflower (n.) In England, the hawthorn; in New England, the trailing arbutus (see Arbutus); also, the blossom of these plants..
Chaw :: Chaw (v. t.) The jaw.
Clap :: Clap (n.) The nether part of the beak of a hawk.
Musket :: Musket (n.) The male of the sparrow hawk.
Huckster :: Huckster (n.) A retailer of small articles, of provisions, and the like; a peddler; a hawker..
Hobby :: Hobby (n.) A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking..
Rufterhood :: Rufterhood (n.) A kind of hood for a hawk.
Tire :: Tire (v. i.) To seize, pull, and tear prey, as a hawk does..
Bate :: Bate (v. i.) To flutter as a hawk; to bait.
Chawed :: Chawed (imp. & p. p.) of Cha.
Kickshaws :: Kickshaws (n.) Something fantastical; any trifling, trumpery thing; a toy..
Cashmere :: Cashmere (n.) A rich stuff for shawls, scarfs, etc., originally made in Cashmere from the soft wool found beneath the hair of the goats of Cashmere, Thibet, and the Himalayas. Some cashmere, of fine quality, is richly embroidered for sale to Europeans..
Excreate :: Excreate (v. t.) To spit out; to discharge from the throat by hawking and spitting.
Haw :: Haw (n.) The third eyelid, or nictitating membrane. See Nictitating membrane, under Nictitate..
Seel :: Seel (v. t.) To close the eyes of (a hawk or other bird) by drawing through the lids threads which were fastened over the head.
Hawkweed :: Hawkweed (n.) A plant of the genus Hieracium; -- so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision.
Flesh :: Flesh (v. t.) To feed with flesh, as an incitement to further exertion; to initiate; -- from the practice of training hawks and dogs by feeding them with the first game they take, or other flesh. Hence, to use upon flesh (as a murderous weapon) so as to draw blood, especially for the first time..
Hawaiian :: Hawaiian (a.) Belonging to Hawaii or the Sandwich Islands, or to the people of Hawaii..
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