Crown Of Thorns (Noun)
Meaning 1
A mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Any affliction that causes great suffering; "that is his cross to bear"; "he bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
Somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts.
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Nouns denoting plants.