thorn

(noun, verb)

noun

1. something that causes irritation and annoyance

- he's a thorn in my flesh

Similar word(s): irritant

Definition categories: thought, annoyance, bother, botheration, infliction, pain

2. a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

Similar word(s): pricker, prickle, spikelet, spine, sticker

Definition categories: plant, aculeus

3. a Germanic character of runic origin

Definition categories: communication, rune

Sentences with thorn as a noun:

- the white thorn; the cockspur thorn

verb

1. To pierce with, or as if with, a thorn