Thistle

Pronunciation: /ˈθɪsəl/

Definitions of thistle

noun a prickly plant with purple or pink flowers and typically sharp spines

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a thistle growing in the field.

A2 The thistle had sharp spikes on its leaves.

B1 The thistle is a common weed found in many gardens.

B2 The thistle's purple flowers attract bees and butterflies.

C1 Botanists study the different species of thistles found in various regions.

C2 The thistle is often used as a symbol of resilience and strength in literature.

Examples of thistle in a Sentence

formal The thistle is a type of flowering plant known for its prickly leaves and purple flower head.

informal Watch out for those thistles in the field, they can prick you if you're not careful.

slang I ain't messin' with those thistles, they're like nature's little porcupines.

figurative The thistle in this situation represents the obstacles we must overcome in order to succeed.

Grammatical Forms of thistle

• past tense: thistled
• plural: thistles
• comparative: more thistly
• superlative: most thistly
• present tense: thistles
• future tense: will thistle
• perfect tense: have thistled
• continuous tense: is thistling
• singular: thistle
• positive degree: thistle
• infinitive: to thistle
• gerund: thistling
• participle: thistled

Origin and Evolution of thistle

First Known Use: 0700 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thistle' originated from Old English 'thistel' which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'thistlo'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a prickly plant, the word 'thistle' has evolved to symbolize resilience and protection in various cultures and contexts.