thorn vs prickle

thorn and prickle both are nouns.

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

As nouns, thorn and prickle are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

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