thorn- root words — words with the thorn- root

The root thorn- comes from Germanic thurnuz, meaning thorn. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including hawthorn, hawthorns. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the thorn- root

Explore words with thorn- — words containing the thorn- root and sharing its sense of "thorn". Examples include hawthorn, hawthorns. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does thorn- mean?

The thorn- root means thorn, from Germanic thurnuz. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.