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thorn

/θɔrn/ noun · British & US
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What does thorn mean?

noun

A hard, sharp point on a plant, especially a rose or blackthorn bush. A sharp point or projection on an object.

Example

"The thorn in the rose bush made it difficult to walk through the garden."

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