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russian tumbleweed

 

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Noun russian tumbleweed has 1 sense
  1. Russian thistle, Russian tumbleweed, Russian cactus, tumbleweed, Salsola kali tenuifolia - prickly bushy Eurasian plant; a troublesome weed in central and western United States
    --1 is a kind of shrub, bush

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Russian Tumbleweed

Description:

Russian Tumbleweed refers to a plant commonly known as the "Salsola kali" or "Russian Thistle," which is native to parts of Europe and Asia. It is a bushy, herbaceous annual plant that gets its name from its ability to break off from the ground and tumble across the landscape when it dries out. This plant is considered invasive in some regions and is known for its adaptive nature in harsh environments.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (Botany):

In the botanical sense, Russian Tumbleweed refers specifically to the Salsola kali or Russian Thistle plant.

Example Sentence: The Russian tumbleweed is commonly found in arid regions of Central Asia.

2. Noun (Slang):

In colloquial usage, "Russian Tumbleweed" can also refer metaphorically to a person or object that metaphorically "tumbles" around aimlessly in a chaotic manner.

Example Sentence: Dave's room is filled with books and papers. It looks like a Russian tumbleweed blew through!

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