Thistle: meaning, definitions and examples

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thistle

[ ˈθɪsəl ]

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flower

A thistle is a prickly plant with purple flowers, often considered a weed.

Synonyms

prickly plant, weed

Examples of usage

The field was full of thistles, making it difficult to walk through.
She picked a beautiful thistle and put it in a vase.

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symbol

In some cultures, the thistle is a symbol of resilience and protection.

Synonyms

emblem, symbol

Examples of usage

The thistle is often used as a national emblem.
The thistle represents strength and determination.

Translations

Translations of the word "thistle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cardo

🇮🇳 कंटक

🇩🇪 Distel

🇮🇩 duri

🇺🇦 чортополох

🇵🇱 oset

🇯🇵 アザミ

🇫🇷 chardon

🇪🇸 cardo

🇹🇷 devedikeni

🇰🇷 엉겅퀴

🇸🇦 شوك

🇨🇿 bodlák

🇸🇰 bodliak

🇨🇳 蓟 (jì)

🇸🇮 osat

🇮🇸 þistill

🇰🇿 тікен

🇬🇪 ნარ-ეკალი (nar-ekali)

🇦🇿 qıjı

🇲🇽 cardo

Word origin

The word 'thistle' originated from Old English 'þistel', which is related to Old High German 'distil' and Middle Low German 'distel'. Thistles have been used as a symbol in various cultures, often representing resilience and protection. In some countries, the thistle is also a national emblem, such as in Scotland.