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lady's thistle

 

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Noun lady's thistle has 1 sense
  1. milk thistle, lady's thistle, Our Lady's mild thistle, holy thistle, blessed thistle, Silybum marianum - tall Old World biennial thistle with large clasping white-blotched leaves and purple flower heads; naturalized in California and South America
    --1 is a kind of herb, herbaceous plant
    --1 is a member of Silybum, genus Silybum

Definitions from the Web

Lady's Thistle

Noun: A tall, flowering plant native to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa, belonging to the thistle family and known for its beautiful purple flowers and spiny leaves.

Example Sentence: The lady's thistle bloomed proudly in the garden, attracting bees and butterflies with its vibrant purple petals.


Adjective: Referring to a type of thistle scientifically known as Silybum marianum, which is commonly used in herbal medicine.

Example Sentence: The lady's thistle extract is renowned for its detoxifying properties and is often used to support liver health.


Local Usage: In certain regions, "lady's thistle" can also be a colloquial term for any thistle plant that is particularly tall and noticeable in appearance.

Example Sentence: The hikers admired the stunning panorama, with a beautiful lady's thistle standing prominently among the wildflowers.


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