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O Espinho
A sharp-pointed woody projection on a plant stem. Common on roses and cacti.
Examples in context
A roseira tem muitos espinhos afiados.
The rosebush has many sharp thorns.
Piquei o dedo num espinho do cacto.
I pricked my finger on a cactus spine.
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