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sow thistle (so̵u)

any of several weeds (genus Sonchus) of the composite family, with yellow flower heads and spiny leaves

Etymology: ME sowethistel (parallel with Ger saudistel): see sow & thistle

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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