thorny in Latin
thorny in Latin is spīnifer, spīnōsus — thorny means covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
thorny in Latin
spīnifer
(literally) Having thorns or spines.
spīnōsus
(literally) Having thorns or spines.
What does "thorny" mean?
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adj Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
"The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes."
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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 Latin?
"thorny" in Latin is spīnifer, spīnōsus. thorny means: Covered in or bearing thorns or spines.
How do you use "thorny" in a sentence?
Example: "The gardener wore thick gloves to handle the thorny rose bushes." In Latin, "thorny" is spīnifer, spīnōsus.
Are there other ways to say "thorny" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "thorny": spīnifer, spīnōsus.
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