noun🔗ShareCardoAny 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. "El jardinero evitó cuidadosamente tocar el cardo debido a sus hojas afiladas y espinosas.plantnaturebiologyagriculturevegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCardoThis plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland."The Scottish school children proudly wore thistle-shaped badges. "Los escolares escoceses llevaban con orgullo insignias en forma de cardo.plantnationcultureheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCardoThis plant used as a charge."The thistle was used as a symbol on the school's new athletic team jersey. "El cardo se usó como símbolo en la nueva camiseta del equipo deportivo de la escuela.plantheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa Orden del Cardo, o la membresía de la mismaThe Order of the Thistle, or membership thereof."The king awarded the Thistle to the head of the royal household. "El rey otorgó la Orden del Cardo al jefe de la casa real.royalheraldrynationcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading