Definition of "scotch thistle" []

• A species of thistle (Onopordon acanthium); -- so called from its being the national emblem of the Scotch. (adjective)
• Either the cotton thistle, or the musk thistle, or the spear thistle; -- all used national emblems of Scotland. (noun)

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