teasel

• Nom désignant toute plante du genre Dipsacus, caractérisée par des capitules entourés de bractées épineuses, utilisés autrefois pour carder les tissus.

A noun referring to any of several Old World herbs of the genus Dipsacus, characterized by flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts.

1. C1formal

   Any of several tall, prickly plants of the genus Dipsacus, native to Europe and Asia, with flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts.

   Cabaret des oiseaux (plante)

   • The teasel grows wild in fields and along roadsides.
   • Bees are attracted to the purple flowers of the teasel.
   • The dried teasel heads are often used in dried flower arrangements.

2. Tool for raising napC2formal

   A dried flower head of the teasel plant, historically used to raise the nap on woolen cloth.

   Chardon à foulon (outil)

   • In the past, cloth makers used teasels to brush wool.
   • The natural teasel is still preferred for some high-quality fabrics.
   • Teasels were mounted on a frame to create a carding tool.

   Synonymesteasleteazel