Doring is a South African term that refers to a thorn or a prickly plant. There are several synonyms for the term doring, including thorn, prickle, spike, barb, spine, bristle, and needle. Thorn and spike are more commonly used in English language compared to the term doring. Prickle is often used when referring to small sharp points on plants. Barb is a term used to describe a point that is hooked or curved, while spine is used to refer to the sharp projections found on animals. Bristle is used to describe the sharp hairs found on certain plants, while needle is associated with the long thin points found on pine trees.