thorny-headed
|thorny-headed|
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/ˈθɔːrni ˈhɛdɪd/
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/ˈθɔːni ˈhɛdɪd/
spiny head
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thorny-headed' originates from the combination of 'thorny' and 'headed', where 'thorny' means 'covered with thorns' and 'headed' refers to having a particular type of head.
Historical Evolution
'thorny-headed' is a compound word formed in modern English by combining 'thorny' and 'headed'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a head covered with thorns', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a head covered with thorns or spines.
The thorny-headed worm is a parasitic organism.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 20:06