Blue Thistle (Noun)
Meaning
A coarse prickly European weed with spikes of blue flowers; naturalized in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The blue thistle grew abundantly in the overgrown fields, its vibrant blue flowers a stark contrast to the dull brown weeds surrounding it.
- After moving to the countryside, Sarah discovered that her garden was overrun with blue thistle, which she had to carefully remove to make way for her flowers.
- The blue thistle that had sprouted up through the cracks in the sidewalk added a touch of beauty to the otherwise drab urban landscape.
- As she walked through the meadow, Emily noticed that the blue thistle was in full bloom, its delicate blue petals swaying gently in the breeze.
- The farmer complained that the blue thistle was choking out his crops, and he spent hours each day trying to eradicate the pesky weed.