thistly (4 synonym found)

Thistly has 4 synonyms. The top synonyms for thistly are thorny, bristly, prickly, stinging. Another word for thistly is thorny. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for thistly?

A common synonym for thistly is thorny. Other synonyms include bristly, prickly, stinging.

How many synonyms does thistly have?

Thistly has 4 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does thistly mean?

°Any of several perennial composite plants, especially of genera Cirsium, Carduus, Cynara or Onopordum, having prickly leaves and showy flower heads with prickly bracts.

Definition of thistly:

°Any of several perennial composite plants, especially of genera Cirsium, Carduus, Cynara or Onopordum, having prickly leaves and showy flower heads with prickly bracts.
°The national emblem of Scotland.
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Definition of thistly:

°Any of several perennial composite plants, especially of genera Cirsium, Carduus, Cynara or Onopordum, having prickly leaves and showy flower heads with prickly bracts.
°The national emblem of Scotland.
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