English dictionary

thorn

/T//O/rn/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

something that causes irritation and annoyance

noun.cognition

Examples
He's a thorn in my flesh.

Synonyms irritant

Source: WordNet 3.0
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

noun.plant

Synonyms pricker prickle spikelet spine sticker

Source: WordNet 3.0
a Germanic character of runic origin

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
A hard and sharp-pointed projection from a woody stem; usually, a branch so transformed; a spine.

noun

Source: webster1913