dirî — meaning in English

English meaning

• prickle noun A sharp and often small point, especially that of a plant; a thorn.
• quill noun The hollow central shaft of a bird's feather.

Senses

dirî is used for these senses in English:

• prickle A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.
• quill A sharply pointed, barbed, and easily detached needle-like structure that grows on the skin of a porcupine or hedgehog as a defense against predators. [from early 17th c.]

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.

quill — full definition

1. noun The hollow central shaft of a bird's feather.
2. noun A pen made from a large feather, historically used for writing.
3. noun One of the sharp, barbed spines on a porcupine or hedgehog.