thorn in Polish
thorn in Polish is cierń, kolec — thorn means a sharp, hard, pointed growth on a plant stem or branch.
thorn in Polish
cierń
(botany) A modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.
kolec
(botany) A modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.
What does "thorn" mean?
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noun A sharp, hard, pointed growth on a plant stem or branch.
"She pricked her finger on a rose thorn while pruning the bush."
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noun A shrub or small tree known for bearing thorns, especially the hawthorn.
"A row of thorn trees lined the old country lane."
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noun Something or someone that repeatedly causes irritation or trouble.
"The noisy neighbor was a constant thorn in his side."
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noun An old English letter (Þ, þ) once used to represent the "th" sound, still used in Icelandic today.
"Old English texts use the letter thorn where modern English writes "th.""
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thorn in a sentence
- She pricked her finger on a rose thorn while pruning the bush.
- The hedge was thick with thorns, making it a natural barrier.
- A row of thorn trees lined the old country lane.
- The noisy neighbor was a constant thorn in his side.
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What is "thorn" in Polish?
"thorn" in Polish is cierń, kolec. thorn means: A sharp, hard, pointed growth on a plant stem or branch.
How do you use "thorn" in a sentence?
Example: "She pricked her finger on a rose thorn while pruning the bush." In Polish, "thorn" is cierń, kolec.
Are there other ways to say "thorn" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "thorn": cierń, kolec.
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