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thorna sharp pointed part that grows on plants, especially roses

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a sharp pointed part that grows on plants, especially roses

Pronunciation (IPA): /θɔːrn/

Korean meaning: 식물(특히 장미)에서 자라는 뾰족하고 날카로운 가시

Korean pronunciation: 쏜 (강세: 쏜)

Example Sentences

  • My neighbor's loud karaoke nights are a real thorn in my side.
  • The gardener carefully removed every thorn before arranging the roses.
  • Being stuck between my mom and my wife's opinions is like sitting on a bed of thorns.

thorn

NOUN

//θɔːrn//

a sharp pointed part that grows on plants, especially roses

thorn concept
💡 Concept

Sharp pointed thorn on rose stem

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thorn rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Worn gloves meet sharp thorn, leaving his shirt torn

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/θɔːrn/
🇬🇧 UK/θɔːn/

🌳Etymology

Rootthorn

Origin

From Old English 'þorn', derived from Proto-Germanic 'thornaz', which is related to similar words across Germanic languages. The word's ultimate origin is uncertain, but it may be connected to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning 'to turn' or 'to pierce'.

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🎵Rhyme

borncornworntorn
born
corn
worn
torn

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My neighbor's loud karaoke nights are a real thorn in my side.

The gardener carefully removed every thorn before arranging the roses.

😄 Fun example

Being stuck between my mom and my wife's opinions is like sitting on a bed of thorns.

The hiking trail was blocked by thick thorn bushes.

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Synonyms

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Antonyms

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