noun, verb ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of thorn form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of thorn form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

irritantnuisancespineadherentadhesiveaffliction

Example

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"Life has its sorrows, as every rose has its thorns."

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