thistle

• اسم يشير إلى أي من النباتات العشبية الشائكة العديدة من الفصيلة النجمية، وخاصة أجناس Carduus وCirsium وOnopordum، التي تتميز بأوراق شوكية وأزهار أنبوبية.

A noun referring to any of numerous plants of the family Compositae, especially of the genera Carduus, Cirsium, and Onopordum, characterized by prickly-edged leaves.

1. Prickly plantB2formal

   Any of numerous plants of the family Compositae, especially of the genera Carduus, Cirsium, and Onopordum, characterized by prickly-edged leaves and often purple flower heads.

   نبات شوكي

   • The field was overgrown with thistles and weeds.
   • He carefully avoided the thistle's sharp spines while walking.
   • Thistles are often considered a nuisance in gardens.

2. B2formalbritish

   A thistle is the national emblem of Scotland, symbolizing resilience and pride.

   الشعار الوطني لإسكتلندا

   • The thistle appears on the Scottish coat of arms.
   • Scottish souvenirs often feature the thistle design.
   • The thistle is a proud symbol of Scotland's heritage.