Word
Teasel
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
tea-sel
Definition
- n. - A plant of the genus Dipsacus, of which one species (D.
fullonum) bears a large flower head covered with stiff, prickly, hooked
bracts. This flower head, when dried, is used for raising a nap on
woolen cloth.
- n. - A bur of this plant.
- n. - Any contrivance intended as a substitute for teasels in
dressing cloth.
- v. t. - To subject, as woolen cloth, to the action of teasels,
or any substitute for them which has an effect to raise a nap.
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