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- English Word Thorn Definition A hard and sharp-pointed projection from a woody stem; usually, a branch so transformed; a spine.
- English Word Thorn Definition Any shrub or small tree which bears thorns; especially, any species of the genus Crataegus, as the hawthorn, whitethorn, cockspur thorn.
- English Word Thorn Definition Fig.: That which pricks or annoys as a thorn; anything troublesome; trouble; care.
- English Word Thorn Definition 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.
- English Word Thorn Definition To prick, as with a thorn.
- English Word Thorn-headed Definition Having a head armed with thorns or spines.
- English Word Thornback Definition A European skate (Raia clavata) having thornlike spines on its back.
- English Word Thornback Definition The large European spider crab or king crab (Maia squinado).
- English Word Thornbill Definition Any one of several species of small, brilliantly colored American birds of the genus Rhamphomicron. They have a long, slender, sharp bill, and feed upon honey, insects, and the juice of the sugar cane.
- English Word Thornbird Definition A small South American bird (Anumbius anumbii) allied to the ovenbirds of the genus Furnarius). It builds a very large and complex nest of twigs and thorns in a bush or tree.
- English Word Thornbut Definition The turbot.
- English Word Thornless Definition Destitute of, or free from, thorns.
- English Word Thornset Definition Set with thorns.
- English Word Thorntail Definition A beautiful South American humming bird (Gouldia Popelairii), having the six outer tail feathers long, slender, and pointed. The head is ornamented with a long, pointed crest.
- English Word Thorny Definition Full of thorns or spines; rough with thorns; spiny; as, a thorny wood; a thorny tree; a thorny crown.
- English Word Thorny Definition Like a thorn or thorns; hence, figuratively, troublesome; vexatious; harassing; perplexing.
- English Word Thoro Definition Thorough.
- English Word Thorough Definition Through.
- English Word Thorough Definition Passing through; as, thorough lights in a house.
- English Word Thorough Definition Passing through or to the end; hence, complete; perfect; as, a thorough reformation; thorough work; a thorough translator; a thorough poet.
- English Word Thorough Definition Thoroughly.
- English Word Thorough Definition Through.
- English Word Thorough Definition A furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.
- English Word Thorough bass Definition The representation of chords by figures placed under the base; figured bass; basso continuo; -- sometimes used as synonymous with harmony.
- English Word Thorough-brace Definition A leather strap supporting the body of a carriage, and attached to springs, or serving as a spring. See Illust. of Chaise.
- English Word Thorough-lighted Definition Provided with thorough lights or windows at opposite sides, as a room or building.
- English Word Thoroughbred Definition Bred from the best blood through a long line; pure-blooded; -- said of stock, as horses. Hence, having the characteristics of such breeding; mettlesome; courageous; of elegant form, or the like.
- English Word Thoroughbred Definition A thoroughbred animal, especially a horse.
- English Word Thoroughfare Definition A passage through; a passage from one street or opening to another; an unobstructed way open to the public; a public road; hence, a frequented street.
- English Word Thoroughfare Definition A passing or going through; passage.