Crown of Thorns
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts
Framework senses
- §1
- a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion
- §2
- somewhat climbing bushy spurge of Madagascar having long woody spiny stems with few leaves and flowers with scarlet bracts
- §3
- any affliction that causes great suffering