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   thorn

   /θɔːn/

   noun

   • 1. a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.
   • ▪ a source of discomfort, annoyance, or difficulty; an irritation or obstacle: "the issue has become a thorn in renewing the peace talks"
   • 2. a thorny bush, shrub, or tree, especially a hawthorn.
   • 3. an Old English and Icelandic runic letter, þ or Þ, representing the dental fricatives ð and θ. In English it was eventually superseded by the digraph th.
   • 4. a yellowish-brown woodland moth that rests with the wings raised over the back, with caterpillars that mimic twigs in appearance.

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch doorn and German Dorn.

   Derivatives

   • 1. thorned adjective
   • 2. thornlike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   A thorn is a small, sharp pointed growth on the stem of a plant. Learn more about the word thorn, its pronunciation, idioms, and translations from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word thorn, from a sharp process on a plant to a source of irritation. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words.

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   Thorn definition: a sharp excrescence on a plant, especially a sharp-pointed aborted branch; spine; prickle.. See examples of THORN used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTHORN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   THORN meaning: 1. a small, sharp pointed growth on the stem of a plant 2. a small, sharp pointed growth on the…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › thornThorn - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A thorn is a sharp spike that protrudes from the stem of a plant. Roses are famous for having the sweetest fragrance and the sharpest thorns. Literal thorns, found on bushes and other plants, serve to protect plants from animals that might like to eat them.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHORN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of thorn as a noun, a sharp pointed part of a plant or animal, or a source of irritation. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples of thorn in sentences.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › thornThorn - definition of thorn by The Free Dictionary

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   A thorn is a sharp, pointed part of a plant or an animal, or a source of irritation or trouble. Learn the botanical, zoological, and linguistic meanings of thorn, and see synonyms and translations.