thistle
IPA: θˈɪsʌɫ
noun
- Any of several perennial composite plants, especially of genera Cirsium, Carduus, Cynara, or Onopordum, having prickly leaves and showy flower heads with prickly bracts.
- This plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland.
- (heraldry) This plant used as a charge.
- The Order of the Thistle, or membership thereof.
- A surname.
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Examples of "thistle" in Sentences
- The field was covered in prickly thistles, making it difficult to walk through
- The purple thistle stood out against the green grass, adding a pop of color to the landscape
- Be careful when handling thistles, as their sharp spikes can prick your fingers
- The bees were buzzing around the thistle, gathering nectar from its purple flowers
- Despite its prickly appearance, the thistle is known for its beauty and resilience
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