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thistle
thistle /ˈθɪsəl/
noun
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Any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
(
thistle
)
any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
The thistle, with its prickly leaves and delicate purple flowers, was a symbol of resilience and determination
The thistle, with its prickly leaves and delicate purple flowers, was a symbol of resilience and determination
diving petrel
diving petrel /ˈdaɪvɪŋ ˈpɛtrəl/
noun
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Any of several small diving birds of Southern Hemisphere seas; somewhat resemble auks
(
diving petrel
)
any of several small diving birds of Southern Hemisphere seas; somewhat resemble auks
big-eyed scad
big-eyed scad /bɪɡˈaɪd skæd/
noun
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Of Atlantic coastal waters; commonly used for bait
(
big-eyed scad
, bigeye scad
, goggle-eye
, Selar crumenophthalmus
)
of Atlantic coastal waters; commonly used for bait
