noun🔗ShareAny 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. "plantnaturebiologyagriculturevegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThis plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland."The Scottish school children proudly wore thistle-shaped badges. "plantnationcultureheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThis plant used as a charge."The thistle was used as a symbol on the school's new athletic team jersey. "plantheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe Order of the Thistle, or membership thereof."The king awarded the Thistle to the head of the royal household. "royalheraldrynationcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
