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thorny in Arabic

شَائِك šāʔik

/ˈθɔːni/US/ˈθɔɹni/

thorny in Arabic: شَائِك (šāʔik). In English, thorny means having thorns or spines.

Arabic words for thorny

having thorns
شَائِك šāʔik
troublesome
شَائِك šāʔik

English meaning of thorny

  1. adjective Having thorns or spines.
  2. adjective Troublesome or vexatious.
  3. adjective Aloof and irritable.

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Questions about thorny in Arabic

What is the meaning of thorny in Arabic?
Thorny in Arabic is شَائِك (šāʔik).
ما معنى كلمة thorny؟
Thorny: شَائِك (šāʔik).
What does thorny mean in English?
Thorny means having thorns or spines.

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