glochines

/ˈɡloʊsɪniːz/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of thistle, particularly the ones found in New Zealand, having yellow or purple flowers and prickly leaves

“The glochines bloomed in the fields, attracting bees and butterflies.”

Synonyms

  • globe thistle
  • thistle

Antonyms

  • flowerless plant
  • weed