crown of thorns

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Definitions of crown of thorns words

noun crown of thorns a climbing spurge, Euphorbia milii splendens, of Madagascar, having stems covered with spines. 1
noun crown of thorns crown-of-thorns starfish. 1
noun crown of thorns a painful burden, as of suffering, guilt, anxiety, etc.: from the wreath of thorns placed on Jesus' head to mock Him before He was crucified. Matt. 27:29; Mark 15:17; John 19:2, 5. 1
noun crown of thorns (Christianity) The crown made of a thorny plant that Christ was forced to wear before his Crucifixion, in mocking reference to his alleged status as ‘king of the Jews’, or a representation of this. 0
noun crown of thorns A spiny Mediterranean tree, Ziziphus spina-christi. 0
noun crown of thorns A spiny spurge, Euphorbia milii, native to Madagascar. 0

before 950

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 950; Middle English; Old English

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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