thorn

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): θɔːn/, SAMPA: TO:n
• (US) IPA ^(key): θɔrn, SAMPA: TOrn

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Noun

Singular thorn

Plural thorns

Thorns on a rose stem

1. (countable) A thorn is a sharp thing on part of a plant.
2. (uncountable) A letter used in Old English and some other languages, but not used in English today. Thorn is written as "Þ."