prickle vs thorn

prickle and thorn both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prickle	Yes	No	Yes	No
thorn	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, prickle and thorn are synonyms defined as:

prickle and thorn: a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

Other synonyms of prickle include pricker, spikelet, spine, sticker.

prickle (noun)	thorn (noun)
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf	something that causes irritation and annoyance
	a Germanic character of runic origin
	a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

prickle (verb)	thorn (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
cause a prickling sensation