teasel
noun/ˈtiːzl/
/ˈtiːzl/
(also teazle)
- a plant that has large flowers with spikes, used in the past for brushing cloth to give it a smooth surfaceWord OriginOld English tǣsl, tǣsel, of West Germanic origin; related to tease.
Definitions on the go
Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
Check pronunciation:
teasel