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| crown-of-thorns (plural crown-of-thorns) |
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1. marine biology spiny starfish: a spiny starfish that feeds on live coral. Native to: Pacific. Latin name Acanthaster planci.
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2. plants thorny bush with scarlet bracts: a thorny spurge bush with scarlet bracts grown as a house plant or as a hedge in tropical regions. Native to: Madagascar. Latin name Euphorbia milii.
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3. heavy burden: a painful or onerous burden
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| [< the biblical accounts of the wreath of thorns placed on the head of Jesus Christ] |
