Thorning: meaning, definitions and examples
๐น
thorning
[ ฮธษหrnษชล ]
plant part
Thorning refers to a thorn or sharp projection found on certain plants, often serving a protective function. These thorns can deter herbivores and provide a defense mechanism for the plant.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rose bush is known for its beautiful flowers and sharp thorning.
- Beware of the thorning on that cactus.
- The thorning of the blackberry bushes can make for a challenging hike.
Translations
Translations of the word "thorning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espinho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Dorn
๐ฎ๐ฉ duri
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะปััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kolec
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฃ
๐ซ๐ท รฉpine
๐ช๐ธ espina
๐น๐ท diken
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ trn
๐ธ๐ฐ tลล
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ trn
๐ฎ๐ธ kรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะบะตะฝะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diken
๐ฒ๐ฝ espina
Etymology
The word 'thorning' comes from the Old English 'รพorn', which means thorn. It has its roots in Proto-Germanic '*รพurnล', which also means thorn. Over the centuries, it has evolved in various languages, maintaining its association with sharp plant projections. Thorns serve an important ecological role, providing protection for plants against browsing animals. In addition, the word has been used metaphorically in literature to convey pain or difficulty, drawing parallels with the physical properties of thorns.