Dorn
thorn
Meaning of Dorn
scharfer, umgebildeter Pflanzenteil an Stängeln oder Zweigen als Schutz
a sharp, hard point on the stem or branch of a plant such as a rose
Pronunciation
Dorn with English translation
Dorn usage examples
Die Rose hat einen langen Dorn.
The rose has a long thorn.
Der Dorn schützt die Pflanze vor Tieren.
The thorn protects the plant from animals.
Dorn synonyms
What's the difference between Dorn and Stachel
“Stachel” is the more general term: it can mean a plant prickle or an animal spine. “Dorn” is the botanical term for a modified stem; not all Stacheln are Dornen.
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Dorn belongs to the topic "Flowers →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does Dorn mean?
a sharp, hard point on the stem or branch of a plant such as a rose
How do you pronounce Dorn?
Dorn is pronounced [dɔʁn].
How is Dorn used in a sentence?
The rose has a long thorn. Translation: Die Rose hat einen langen Dorn.
Is Dorn part of Flowers vocabulary?
Yes, Dorn (thorn) can be learned in the Flowers topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Dorn part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?
Yes, Dorn (thorn) can be learned in the Plant Parts and Growth topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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