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Thorn

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Definition

a stiff, sharp-pointed, woody projection on a stem or branch of a plant, especially one that functions as a protection against herbivores or as a means of anchorage

Synonyms & similar words

sticker pricker spine prickle irritant spikelet spike prickle barb spur quill bristle needle point jag stinger thistle burr spicule spiculum projection hook splinter thornlet aculeus

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