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Dorn

thorn

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Meaning of Dorn

sharp modified stem

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German[dɔʁn]
thorn
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Dorn belongs to the topic "Plant Parts and Growth". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between Dorn / Stachel

🇩🇪German
Dorn

thorn — sharp modified stem

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🇩🇪German

“Stachel” is the more general term: it can mean a plant prickle or an animal spine. “Dorn” is the botanical term for a modified stem; not all Stacheln are Dornen.

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Die Rose hat scharfe Stacheln.

У розы острые колючки.

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How to pronounce Dorn and what this word means

Dorn translation: thorn. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Dorn

[dɔʁn]

Dorn translation

thorn

Dorn transcription

[dɔʁn]

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Dorn meaning: what does it mean?

scharfer, umgebildeter Pflanzenteil an Stängeln oder Zweigen als Schutz

Dorn pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Dorn is pronounced as [dɔʁn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Dorn part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?

Yes, Dorn (thorn) can be learned in the Plant Parts and Growth topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Dorn part of Plants vocabulary?

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