Thorn

/θɔːn/

The meaning and definition of Thorn, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Any shrub or small tree that bears thorns, especially a hawthorn.
    β€œthe cockspur thorn”
  2. A sharp protective spine of a plant.
verb
  1. To pierce with, or as if with, a thorn

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