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thorn
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- pronunciation:
- thorn
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A thorn is a small, sharp thing that some plants have. Thorns on plants grow out from their stems or branches. Thorns can sometimes hurt your skin if you are not careful when you touch the plant.
I told my brother to be careful for the thorns on the roses, but he scratched his fingers anyway!
- synonyms:
- spine
- similar words:
- barb, spike
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| related words: |
bother |
| derivations: |
thornless (adj.), thornlike (adj.) |
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