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Definition of thornbush

thornbush

/ˈθɔːrnˌbʊʃ/
thorn · bush
Plural:thornbushes
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thornbush Lexical Profile

thornbush Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various thorny or prickly woody shrubs, such as the hawthorn, blackthorn, or bramble, commonly growing in scrubland, hedgerows, or arid regions.

Example

"The small songbird built its nest deep inside a dense thornbush to protect its eggs from predators."

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• Nearby Words

thorax
thorn
thornback ray
thornbush
thorned
thorniness
thornless

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thornbush. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thornbush
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