thistles

/TH IH1 S AH0 L Z/
noun
  1. 1

    Any of several perennial composite plants, especially of genera Cirsium, Carduus, Cynara, or Onopordum, having prickly leaves and showy flower heads with prickly bracts.

  2. 2

    This plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland.

  3. 3

    This plant used as a charge.

  4. 4

    The Order of the Thistle, or membership thereof.

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