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Meaning of thistle
A flowering plant with prickly leaves and flowers, typically of the genus Cirsium or Onopordum.
Etymology of thistle
The word "thistle" has its origins in Old English and Germanic languages, derived from the Old English word "þistil" or "þistel", which is also related to the Old Norse word "þistill" and the Old High German word "distil".
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a type of prickly plant.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A prickly flowering plant with leaves and flowers of the genus Cirsium or Onopordum.
- A plant with sharp prickles or spines, especially one of the genera Cirsium or Onopordum.
- A symbol of Scotland, the national emblem of which is the thistle.
Usage Examples
- The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland and appears on many Scottish coins and symbols.
- The field was overgrown with thistles and weeds, making it difficult to walk through.
- The thistle plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat various ailments.
Antonyms
smooth plant
soft weed
gentle flower
delicate bloom
tender shoot
lush grass
green leaf
succulent stem
non-prickly plant
spineless flower
thornless shrub
burrless weed
nettleless plant
briarless vine
smooth-leaved plant
spineless cactus
thornless rose
prickless flower