ἄκανθα
noun (feminine)
noun (feminine)
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Added Jan 02, 2026
Definition
thorn; a sharp point or spine on a plant or other prickly projection. Figuratively, a vexation or obstacle (often rendered as "a thorn in the flesh").
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Grammatical Analysis
"ἄκανθα"
Case: nominative
Number: singular
Gender: feminine
Declension: first