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Vocabulary Entry
teasel
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A plant of the genus Dipsacus, known for its prickly heads that are used to raise the nap on cloth.
Example Sentences
"The teasel is often found in wildflower gardens."
"Farmers sometimes grow teasel to use its stems for natural dyeing."
"Bees are attracted to the flowers of the teasel plant."
V
verb
To raise the nap of cloth using teasel heads.
Example Sentences
"The artisan will teasel the fabric to give it a soft texture."
"In the 19th century, many mills employed workers to teasel wool."
"They plan to teasel their garments for added warmth in winter."