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noun
Any thistle of species Cirsium helenioides or Cirsium heterophyllum.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
perennial stoloniferous thistle of northern Europe with lanceolate basal leaves and usually solitary heads of reddish-purple flowers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Cirsium heterophylum, Cirsium helenioides
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: thistle
History
Once considered a cure for sadness.
