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thorn meaning in Marathi

कंटक kaṇṭak

/θɔːn//θoɹn/

thorn in Marathi: कंटक (kaṇṭak), काटा (kāṭā). In English, thorn means a modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.

Marathi words for thorn

sharp protective structure of a plant
कंटक kaṇṭak, काटा kāṭā

English meaning of thorn

  1. noun A modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.
  2. noun Any thorn-like structure on plants, such as the spine and the prickle.
  3. noun Any shrub or small tree that bears thorns, especially a hawthorn.
  4. noun That which pricks or annoys; anything troublesome.

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Questions about thorn in Marathi

What is the meaning of thorn in Marathi?
Thorn in Marathi is कंटक (kaṇṭak), काटा (kāṭā).
thorn चा मराठी अर्थ काय आहे?
Thorn: कंटक (kaṇṭak), काटा (kāṭā).
What does thorn mean in English?
Thorn means a modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.

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