- 1. n. A hard and sharp-pointed projection from a woody stem; usually, a branch so transformed; a spine. Source: opted
- 2. n. Any shrub or small tree which bears thorns; especially, any species of the genus Crataegus, as the hawthorn, whitethorn, cockspur thorn. Source: opted
- 3. n. Fig.: That which pricks or annoys as a thorn; anything troublesome; trouble; care. Source: opted
- 4. n. The name of the Anglo-Saxon letter /, capital form /. It was used to represent both of the sounds of English th, as in thin, then. So called because it was the initial letter of thorn, a spine. Source: opted
- 5. v. t. To prick, as with a thorn. Source: opted
- 6. n. something that causes irritation and annoyance Source: wordnet
- 7. n. a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf Source: wordnet
- 8. n. a Germanic character of runic origin Source: wordnet
- 9. Any shrub or small tree which bears thorns; especially, anyspecies of the genus Cratægus, as the hawthorn, whitethorn, cockspurthorn. Source: adambom
- 10. n:100 n. a Germanic character of runic origin Source: ecdict
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