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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescardo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkaɾ.ðo
"El cardo es conocido por sus flores moradas y hojas espinosas."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A flowering plant of the family Asteraceae, typically characterized by its prickly leaves and purple or white flowers.
"The thistle bloomed beautifully in the garden, attracting bees and butterflies." - 2
A symbol of Scotland, often used in heraldry and national emblems.
"The thistle is recognized as the national emblem of Scotland, representing bravery and resilience."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'thistle' originates from the Old English 'thistel', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*thistilaz'. The term has evolved over centuries, retaining its association with prickly plants, particularly those in the Asteraceae family, known for their distinctive flower heads and thorny leaves.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Thistle" is said worldwide
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chardon
Transliteration: ʃaʁ.dɔ̃
"Le chardon est une plante épineuse que l'on trouve dans les champs."
Distel
Transliteration: ˈdɪstəl
"Die Distel blüht im Sommer und zieht viele Insekten an."
cardo
Transliteration: ˈkardo
"Il cardo è una pianta spinoso che cresce in molte regioni."
cardo
Transliteration: ˈkaɾ.ðo
"El cardo es conocido por sus flores moradas y hojas espinosas."
cardo
Transliteration: ˈkaʁ.du
"O cardo é uma planta que cresce em terrenos áridos."
थिसल
Transliteration: thisal
"थिसल एक कांटेदार पौधा है जो कई क्षेत्रों में पाया जाता है।"
蓟
Transliteration: jì
"蓟是一种常见的刺植物，常见于田野中。"
엉겅퀴
Transliteration: eonggeongkwi
"엉겅퀴는 가시가 많은 식물로, 여름에 꽃을 피운다."
アザミ
Transliteration: azami
"アザミは日本の野原でよく見られる植物です。"
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