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crown of thorns

noun

1 crown of thorns

Any affliction that causes great suffering:
— He bears his afflictions like a crown of thorns.

synonym: cross.

Polish: krzyż, golgota, korona cierniowa

2 crown of thorns

Somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts.

synonyms: Christ plant, Christ thorn, Euphorbia milii.

Polish: korona cierniowa, wilczomlecz piękny

3 crown of thorns

A mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion.

Polish: korona cierniowa


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