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Thorns Meaning for Kids

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What Does Thorns Mean?

Verb

  • To poke or hurt someone with a thorn.

Noun

  • A sharp point on a plant that can poke you.
  • A type of bush or small tree that has thorns, like a hawthorn.
  • Something that can hurt or bother you.

Thorns — Full Explanation

Thorns are like little sharp spikes that grow on some plants, like roses. They help protect the plant from animals that might want to eat it.

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Related Words

sharp prickly rose plant

Thorns Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
कांटे

kaante

कांटे

kaante

कांटेदार

kaantedaaar

Thorns Story for Kids

Rosie the Rose

In a garden full of colorful flowers, there lived a little rose named Rosie. Rosie was beautiful, but she had sharp thorns!

One day, a curious bunny named Benny hopped by. "Why do you have thorns, Rosie?" he asked.

Rosie smiled and said, "My thorns help protect me from animals who might want to nibble on my petals!"

Benny thought for a moment and replied, "That’s clever! Everyone has something that makes them special."

And so, Rosie and Benny became friends, learning that even the prickly parts of life can help us shine bright! 🌹✨

Frequently Asked Questions About Thorns

What does 'thorns' mean?
Thorns are sharp, pointed parts that grow on some plants and trees. They help protect the plant from animals that might want to eat it.
How do you pronounce 'thorns'?
You say 'thorns' like this: thornz. It rhymes with 'horns'.
What is the origin of the word 'thorns'?
The word 'thorns' comes from an old English word 'þorn', which means a sharp point or spike.
What is the meaning of 'thorns' in Hindi?
The word 'thorns' in Hindi is 'कांटे' (Kānte).

Facts & Quotes About Thorns

Fact: Thorns are sharp points on some plants that help protect them from animals that want to eat them.
Proverb: Every rose has its thorn, meaning that good things can also have some bad parts.
Quote: "A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom." - Chinese Proverb