crown of thorns Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun any affliction that causes great suffering
cross.
- that is his cross to bear
- he bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns
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noun somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts
Christ plant; Christ thorn; Euphorbia milii.
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noun a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion