Thistle - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A thistle is a prickly plant with purple or pink flowers, often found in dry areas. It is known for its sharp leaves and is the national emblem of Scotland.
Definition:
A prickly plant with purple flowers, often considered a weed.
Synonyms:
weed, bramble, nettle, burr
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
flower, rose
Common Collocations:
thistle down, thistle patch, Scottish thistle
Derivatives:
thistly, thistledown
Usage Tips:
Use "thistle" to describe a spiky plant; often symbolizes resilience in literature.
Common Phrases:
grasp the thistle, thistle and shamrock, prickly as a thistle
Etymology:
From Old English "þistel," related to German "Distel," meaning a prickly plant.
Examples:
- 1. The thistle grew wild in the field.
- 2. She carefully avoided the sharp thistle while walking.
- 3. The Scottish national emblem is the thistle.
- 4. Bees buzzed around the purple thistle flowers.