noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The hedgerow was lined with blackberries that had sharp spines.

Definition:a sharp, hard projecting part of a plant, such as a thorn or a prickly scale.

From spine

Example:The garden path had become overgrown with a thorny, thistle-filled walkway.

Definition:having or covered with spines or thorns, especially on the stem or branches of a plant; (of an issue or a problem) difficult; troublesome.

From thorny

Example:The dog had a prickly tummy with a pocket of leftover steak.

Definition:having sharp, hard points especially on the surface or covering; tending to sting; pungent.

From prickly

Example:This spring, the spinescence of the cactus was a fascinating reappearance.

Definition:the action of coming or seeming to come into existence again after an absence;

From reappearance