oka — meaning in English

English meaning

• prickle noun A sharp and often small point, especially that of a plant; a thorn.
• thorn noun A sharp, hard, pointed growth on a plant stem or branch.

Senses

oka is used for these senses in English:

• oca Any of species Oxalis tuberosa (syn. Oxalis crenata), which bear edible tubers.
• prickle A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.
• thorn (botany) A modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.

prickle — full definition

1. noun A sharp and often small point, especially that of a plant; a thorn.
2. noun A sharp, hard extension of the cortex and epidermis of some plants (such as roses), as distinguished from a thorn.
3. noun A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.
4. noun A kind of willow basket.

thorn — full definition

1. noun A sharp, hard, pointed growth on a plant stem or branch.
2. noun A shrub or small tree known for bearing thorns, especially the hawthorn.
3. noun Something or someone that repeatedly causes irritation or trouble.
4. noun An old English letter (Þ, þ) once used to represent the "th" sound, still used in Icelandic today.
5. verb To pierce or prick with something sharp, as if with a thorn.

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