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canada thistle

ca·ña·da this·tle
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-yah-duh, -yad-uh this-uh l]
    • /kənˈyɑ də, -ˈyæd ə ˈθɪs əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-yah-duh, -yad-uh this-uh l]
    • /kənˈyɑ də, -ˈyæd ə ˈθɪs əl/

Definitions of canada thistle words

  • noun canada thistle a prickly European weed (Cirsium arvense) of the composite family, with heads of purplish flowers and wavy leaves: now common as a fast-spreading, injurious weed throughout the N U.S. 3
  • noun canada thistle an Old World plant, Cirsium arvense, having small purple or white flower heads, now a troublesome weed in North America. 1
  • noun canada thistle Corn thistle. 0
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Origin of canada thistle

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1790-1800

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Parts of speech for Canada thistle

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canada thistle popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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