Meaning of the word besom in English

What does besom mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

besom

US /ˈbiː.zəm/
UK /ˈbiː.zəm/

Noun

a broom made of a bundle of twigs tied to a stick

Example:
The witch flew across the moon on her besom.
He swept the leaves with an old besom.