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 farmer worked hard to remove the thistles that were growing in his field because their prickly leaves could hurt his animals. "plantnaturebiologyvegetableenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThis plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland."During our trip to Scotland, we saw many fields covered in thistles, the country's national flower. "nationplantcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThis plant used as a charge."The farmer used thistles as a natural fertilizer for his crops. "plantheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe Order of the Thistle, or membership thereof."He proudly wore the insignia, a clear sign that he was one of the Thistles. "royalculturehistorynationheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
