Thistle

Synonyms of thistle

• spike
• prickle
• burr

Antonyms of thistle

• blossom
• flower
• petal

Collocations of thistle

purple thistle

Frequency: 70 %

The field was filled with beautiful purple thistles.

Scottish thistle

Frequency: 60 %

The Scottish thistle is the national emblem of Scotland.

wild thistle

Frequency: 50 %

The wild thistle grew freely in the meadow.

prickly thistle

Frequency: 45 %

Be careful of the prickly thistle bushes in the garden.

blooming thistle

Frequency: 35 %

In spring, the fields were filled with blooming thistles.

Idiomatic Expressions for thistle

• Phrase: Thistle in the flesh
  Meaning: Refers to a persistent annoyance or problem that is difficult to get rid of.
  Usage: That noisy neighbor is a thistle in the flesh, always causing trouble.