THORNY


Meaning of THORNY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' tho ̇ r-n ē

Function: adjective

Inflected Form: thorn · i · er ; -est

Date: before 12th century

1 : full of thorns

2 : full of difficulties or controversial points : TICKLISH <a thorny problem>

– thorn · i · ness noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.