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thorny in Greek

thorny in Greek is αγκαθερός — thorny means covered in or bearing thorns or spines.

thorny in Greek

αγκαθερός
adj
Pronounced: agatheros
(literally) Having thorns or spines.

What does "thorny" mean?

  1. adj Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
    "The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes."
  2. adj Difficult, complicated, or likely to cause disagreement.
    "Immigration remains a thorny issue in national politics."
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thorny in a sentence

  • The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes.
  • Immigration remains a thorny issue in national politics.
  • They avoided the thorny question of who would pay for the repairs.

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What is "thorny" in Greek?

"thorny" in Greek is αγκαθερός. thorny means: Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.

How do you pronounce αγκαθερός?

"thorny" in Greek is αγκαθερός, pronounced "agatheros".

How do you use "thorny" in a sentence?

Example: "The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes." In Greek, "thorny" is αγκαθερός.

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