christ's thorn

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What does christ's thorn mean?

Paliurus spina-christi, a deciduous shrub or small tree of the Mediterranean and parts of Asia, with spiny shoots.

Where does christ's thorn come from?

From the legend that its thorns were used in the persecution of Jesus Christ.

How to pronounce christ's thorn

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