Definition

A type of plant that is a shrub or bush with sharp thorns or spines, often found in dry areas.

Example

The thornbush grew thickly along the path, making it difficult to walk through.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful thornbush while hiking yesterday.

That sounds interesting! What did it look like?

It had these vibrant flowers mixed with sharp thorns.

Wow, nature really knows how to create contrasts!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thornbush → The word is formed from "thorn" (from Old English "þorn", meaning a sharp, pointed projection) and "bush" (from Old English "busc", meaning a shrub or a thicket). A thornbush refers to a bush that has sharp, pointed projections, typically thorns, on it.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bush that has sharp points ('thorn') sticking out — that's what a thornbush is, a bush with thorns.

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