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- [ley-deez-this-uh l]
- /ˈleɪ dizˌθɪs əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ley-deez-this-uh l]
- /ˈleɪ dizˌθɪs əl/
Definition of lady's-thistle word
- noun lady's-thistle a composite plant, Silybum marianum, of the Mediterranean region, having glossy, spiny leaves and purplish-red flower heads. 1
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Origin of lady's-thistle
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55
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Parts of speech for Lady's-thistle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lady's-thistle popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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