thorny in the PONS Dictionary

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It is a thorny tree growing up to 630 m tall and 2 m in trunk diameter.
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His next book tackles the thorny questions of in the 21st century.
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These thorny scales also help to defend it from predators.
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In order to protect pregnant women from becoming victims before delivery, their relatives place thorny branches around the house.
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Leaves are double-compound, 815 cm long, with thorny rachis.
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Unless specified, all surviving trackbed is occupied by shrubs (some very thorny) and mature trees.
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The land drained by these rivers is agriculturally rich, with the natural vegetation largely consisting of grass and dry deciduous forest types, largely thorny.
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She is hung by thorny vines, upside down from a tree.
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A branch of thorny plant is put at the gate of the room.
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The species grow to tall, with a dense, often thorny crown.
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