rose thorn
Stem's sharp defense
A rose thorn is one of the sharp, pointed growths on rose stems—technically prickles rather than true thorns, but universally called thorns.
They're proverbial for the hidden cost of beauty: Every rose has its thorn.
Rose thorn punctures can cause infections, and gardeners learn to handle stems carefully.
- prickPierce lightly with point
- spikeSharp rise or point
- barbBackward-pointing spike
- flower arrangementComposed display of cut blooms
- bloodBody's oxygen carrier
sharp · sharp point · pierce · garden · pain · scratch · needle · bramble · briar · defense · red · wound · bush · vine · sting · point · hedge · finger
- Rosesfloribunda, grandiflora, grandifloras, hybrid tea, noisette
- spinesbackbone, cactus spine, porcupine quill, spine, vertebra
tactile quality
rose thornrose petal
Single flower segment
silk · down · fragrance · rose scent · cushion
symbolic valence
rose thornrose bloom
Flowering of thorny shrub
rose petal · beauty · pleasure · sweetness · reward
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