thistle

• Существительное, обозначающее любое из многочисленных растений семейства Сложноцветные, особенно родов Carduus, Cirsium и Onopordum, характеризующихся колючими листьями.

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.

   Колючее растение

   • 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.

   Национальная эмблема Шотландии

   • 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.