"Thorn" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Thorn" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Thorn" Meaning

A sharp, pointed part of a plant, usually a woody shrub, that can prick or cut skin.

"Thorn" Examples

5 Usage Examples of the Word "Thorn"


1. Removing a Thorn
The gardener carefully removed the thorn from my finger.

2. The Thorn in One's Side
She always felt a thorn in her side because of her boss's constant criticism.

3. A Thorny Issue
The thorny issue of immigration reform has been a major challenge for world leaders.

4. Thorn Tree
The cacti require special care as they have sharp thorns on them.

5. The Thorn in the Side of the Church
The minister's unorthodox views have become a thorn in the side of the Church establishment.

"Thorn" Similar Words

Thorgil

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Thorgil is a Norse name composed of two elements: "thor" meaning "god of thunder" (referring to Thor, the Norse god), and "gil" meaning "battle, fight". <br><br>In literature and fiction, Thorgil is a character in several stories, often depicted as a strong and fierce warrior. In everyday usage, the name Thorgil would likely evoke a sense of power, strength, and bravery.

Thoria

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Thorium. <br><br>Thorium is a chemical element with the symbol Th and atomic number 90. It is a radioactive, metallic chemical element that is silvery white and is highly radioactive.

Thoriate

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There is no word "thoriate".

Thoriated

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Thoriated refers to something that has been mixed with thorium, a radioactive metal. In a broader sense, it can also describe something that has been treated or exposed to thorium radiation.

Thoric

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Thoric is a character from the English fantasy literature series by J.R.R. Tolkien, it is not present in his most famous works such as "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", however, in an earlier fictional verse poem called "The Lay of Eärendel" (also known as "Eärendel or the Song of Eärendel to Elwing"), which is part of Bergelmir's Silmarillion-screenbook published in 2009, but Tolkien never declared that this book to be the published version in Compilation, though in this poem published in Sweden besides known the romance of jesters appearing, including the authority fourth Vogue,Frot ChldxlRespond.

Thoringiensis

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The word "thoringiensis" refers to a species or a characteristic related to Augustine Pyramidalis ''Thoringiensis", which is a genomic term originating from the modification of genes.

Thorite

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Thorium

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Thallium is a silvery-white, highly toxic, soft metallic element.<br><br>It is a naturally occurring element, one of the rare earth elements. <br><br>Thallium is used in the production of semiconductors and electronic devices.

Thornapple

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Thornbury

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Thornbury is a common English surname of Norman French origin. It refers to someone who lived near a thorn bush or thorn tree, or it may have originated from the Old English words "þorn" meaning "thorn" and "burh" meaning "fortress" or "settlement".<br><br>As a place name, Thornbury can refer to several towns and villages in England and Australia. For example, Thornbury is a district in South West London and a town in South Gloucestershire, both named after a local thorn tree or thorn bush.<br><br>In recent years, Thornbury has also been in the media spotlight in Australia, specifically in New South Wales, due to its historic and spiritual significance to the local Indigenous people. The Thornbury Aboriginal people have a long history in the area, and the town is now named as a place of cultural and historical significance.

Thornbushes

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Thornbushes are dense shrubs or small trees with thorns, typically found in wilderness and woodland areas. They are known for being difficult to navigate through due to their sharp and often dense thorns. The term can also refer to a dense thorny area or thicket.

Thorned

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Having or covered with thorns, especially sharp pointed ones.

Thornier

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More complicated or difficult; increasingly complex or troublesome.

Thorniest

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Thorniness

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Thorns

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A thorn is a small, sharp-pointed part of a plant, such as a rose or a cactus, that can cause injury if it comes into contact with skin.<br><br>Figuratively, a thorn can also refer to a problem or difficulty that causes hurt or irritation.