A thistle or thistle-like plant; spec. the blessed (or holy) thistle, Centaurea benedicta (see carduus benedictus, n.). Also: the leaves and…
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| 释义 | the world > plants > particular plants > cultivated or valued plants > particular medicinal plants or parts > [noun] > blessed thistle (4) carduusa1398 A thistle or thistle-like plant; spec. the blessed (or holy) thistle, Centaurea benedicta (see carduus benedictus, n.). Also: the leaves and… carduus benedictus1543 The blessed (or holy) thistle, Centaurea benedicta (family Asteraceae), an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region which has spiny leaves… blessed thistle1578 Of plants and herbs: Endowed with healing virtues; hence in plant names (= Latin benedictus), as blessed rose n. ? the peony. blessed thistle n. Ca… holy thistle1587 (a) Centaurea benedicta (Cnicus benedictus), with yellow flowers and weak prickles on the leaves, formerly in repute as an antidote; also called bless… |
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