haskwort

/ˈhæskwɔːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flowering plant, particularly of the genus Psoralia or of the genus Carduus; a thistle.

“The meadow was filled with various wildflowers, including a few haskwrts.”

2. noun

A type of thistle, particularly the Scottish haskurt, used as a food source for livestock.

“The farmer allowed his sheep to graze on the haskwrts growing near the fence.”

Synonyms

  • carduus
  • thistle

Antonyms

  • cotton
  • flax