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common teasel

 

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Noun common teasel has 1 sense
  1. common teasel, Dipsacus fullonum - teasel with lilac flowers native to Old World but naturalized in North America; dried flower heads used to raise a nap on woolen cloth
    --1 is a kind of teasel, teazel, teasle

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Common Teasel

Description:

Common teasel, scientifically known as Dipsacus fullonum, is a flowering plant that belongs to the teasel family. It typically grows in temperate regions and is characterized by its tall stature, prickly stems, and unique spiky flower heads.

Senses:

Noun - Plant

1. a tall, remarkable plant with spiny stems and cone-shaped flower heads, often used in floral arrangements.

Example sentence: The common teasel adds an interesting texture to floral bouquets.

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Noun - Tool

2. a metal combing tool with prickly teeth, historically used in textile production to raise the nap on fabrics.

Example sentence: The weaver used a common teasel to raise the nap on the woven cloth.

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Adjective

3. referring to something that is widely found or generally seen.

Example sentence: Common teasel flowers are a common sight in the countryside during the summer.

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