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thistle
noun this·tle \ˈthi-səl\
: a wild plant that has sharp points on its leaves and purple, yellow, or white flowers
Full Definition of THISTLE
: any of various prickly composite plants (especially genera Carduus, Cirsium, and Onopordum) with often showy heads of mostly tubular flowers; also : any of various other prickly plants
— this·tly \ˈthi-s(ə-)lē\ adjective
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Origin of THISTLE
Middle English thistel, from Old English; akin to Old High German distill thistle
First Known Use: before 12th century
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thistle
noun this·tle \ˈthi-səl\
Definition of THISTLE for Kids
: a prickly plant that has usually purplish often showy heads of flowers
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