Meaning & use
thorn
A small, sharp, pointed growth on the stem or branch of a plant.
See it in a sentence
A thorn from the rosebush pricked her finger as she reached for the flowers.
The hedge of thorns around the old garden kept most animals away.
A note on using this word
The idiom a thorn in someone's side describes a person or problem that causes constant, minor irritation.
Words with a similar meaning
pricklespike
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