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thorn meaning in Urdu

کانٹا kā̃ṭā

/θɔːn//θoɹn/

thorn in Urdu: کانٹا (kā̃ṭā). In English, thorn means a modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.

Urdu words for thorn

sharp protective structure of a plant
کانٹا kā̃ṭā

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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  • See also Etymology of ye (definite article).

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Questions about thorn in Urdu

What is the meaning of thorn in Urdu?
Thorn in Urdu is کانٹا (kā̃ṭā).
thorn کا اردو میں کیا مطلب ہے؟
Thorn: کانٹا (kā̃ṭā).
What does thorn mean in English?
Thorn means a modified branch that is hard and sharp like a spike.

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