noun🔗ShareDistelAny of several perennial composite plants, especially of genera Cirsium, Carduus, Cynara, or Onopordum, having prickly leaves and showy flower heads with prickly bracts."The gardener carefully avoided touching the thistle because of its sharp, prickly leaves. "Der Gärtner vermied es sorgfältig, die Distel zu berühren, wegen ihrer scharfen, stacheligen Blätter.plantnaturebiologyagriculturevegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDistelThis plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland."The Scottish school children proudly wore thistle-shaped badges. "Die schottischen Schulkinder trugen stolz Distel-förmige Abzeichen.plantnationcultureheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDistelThis plant used as a charge."The thistle was used as a symbol on the school's new athletic team jersey. "Die Distel wurde als Symbol auf dem neuen Trikot des Sportteams der Schule verwendet.plantheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Orden vom Distel, oder die Mitgliedschaft darinThe Order of the Thistle, or membership thereof."The king awarded the Thistle to the head of the royal household. "Der König verlieh den Orden vom Distel an den Leiter des königlichen Haushalts.royalheraldrynationcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
