Canada thistle

/ˌkænədə ˌθɪsəl/
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Other forms: Canada thistles

Definitions of Canada thistle
  1. noun
    European thistle naturalized in United States and Canada where it is a pernicious weed
    synonyms: Cirsium arvense, creeping thistle
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    type of:
    plume thistle, plumed thistle
    any of numerous biennial to perennial herbs with handsome purple or yellow or occasionally white flower heads
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