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Definition of thorned

thorned

/ˈθɔːrnd/
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1

Having or covered with thorns, prickles, or sharp spines.

Example

"The gardener wore heavy leather gloves before pruning the densely thorned rosebushes along the stone wall."

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thorn
thornback ray
thornbush
thorned
thorniness
thornless
thornlike

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'thorn' (from Old English 'þorn', meaning a sharp point or spine) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating possession of a feature).

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