Definitionen
1.NounAny of several perennial composite plants, especially of genera Cirsium, Carduus, Cynara, or Onopordum, having prickly leaves and showy flower heads with prickly bracts.
2.NounThis plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland.
3.NounAn image of this plant used as a charge.
4.NounThe Order of the Thistle, or membership thereof.