How Do You Spell THORNAPPLE?

Pronunciation: [θˈɔːnapə͡l] (IPA)

The word "thornapple" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /θɔːnˈæpəl/. The first sound is a voiceless dental fricative, represented by the symbol /θ/. The second sound is an open-mid back unrounded vowel, represented by the symbol /ɔː/. The third sound is an alveolar nasal, represented by the symbol /n/. The fourth sound is a lax front vowel, represented by the symbol /æ/. The last two sounds are a voiceless bilabial plosive followed by a lateral approximant, represented by the symbols /p/ and /l/.

THORNAPPLE Meaning and Definition

1. Thornapple, also commonly known as jimsonweed or devil's snare, refers to a group of plants belonging to the genus Datura, primarily Datura stramonium. It is a herbaceous annual plant that typically grows up to 3-5 feet tall. Thornapple is native to North and South America but has spread to other regions across the world as an invasive species.

   The plant is distinguished by its large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually white or pale purple, accompanied by a distinct thorny fruit. The leaves of thornapple are toothed and have a jagged appearance, hence the name "thornapple." The flowers bloom during the summer season, emitting a strong and sweet fragrance that attracts insects for pollination purposes.

   Thornapple contains alkaloids, such as scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine, which have psychoactive properties and can be toxic if ingested in large amounts. Due to these properties, thornapple has been historically used for medicinal, religious, and recreational purposes; however, its use is now strictly controlled and regulated in many countries.

   In medicine, thornapple has been used for its antispasmodic properties to relieve muscle spasms and cramps. It has also been used as a sedative, painkiller, and for the treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions.

   However, it is important to note that consumption or contact with thornapple without proper knowledge or supervision can be highly dangerous and even fatal. Therefore, it is always advised to exercise caution and consult a professional before using or encountering thornapple in any form.

Common Misspellings for THORNAPPLE

• rhornapple
• fhornapple
• ghornapple
• yhornapple
• 6hornapple
• 5hornapple
• tgornapple
• tbornapple
• tnornapple
• tjornapple
• tuornapple
• tyornapple
• thirnapple
• thkrnapple
• thlrnapple
• thprnapple
• th0rnapple
• th9rnapple
• thoenapple
• thodnapple

Etymology of THORNAPPLE

The word "thornapple" is derived from Old English and Middle English roots. The first part of the word, "thorn", comes from the Old English word "þyrne", which means "thorn" or "spike". The second part, "apple", comes from the Old English word "æppel", which refers to the fruit. The term "thornapple" was used to describe a plant with thorny stems and apple-like fruits, which is why it became associated with various species from the genus Datura.