"thornproof" meaning in English

See thornproof in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more thornproof [comparative], most thornproof [superlative]
Etymology: thorn + -proof Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|thorn|proof}} thorn + -proof Head templates: {{en-adj}} thornproof (comparative more thornproof, superlative most thornproof)
  1. Resistant to tearing by thorns. Derived forms: thornproofs
    Sense id: en-thornproof-en-adj-llLF5aDI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -proof

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