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Meaning of thorn
A sharp-pointed seed vessel or a sharp-pointed stem growth
Etymology of thorn
The word "thorn" comes from Old English "þorn", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "thurniz", and the Proto-Indo-European root "der-", both of which carry the meaning of "to pierce" or "to stab"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe sharp-pointed objects, including plant growths and seed vessels
Synonyms
Definitions
- A sharp-pointed seed vessel, typically occurring in a cluster, as in the case of a rose or a raspberry
- * A sharp-pointed stem growth, such as a spine or a prickle, found on certain plants, such as a cactus or a thistle
Usage Examples
- The rose bush had sharp thorns that made it difficult to handle
- * The thorn from the cactus plant pierced her skin and caused an infection
- * The thistle plant had sharp thorns that protected it from herbivores