teazel Antonyms
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Meaning of teazel
Wordnet
teazel (n)
any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts
Webster
teazel (n. & v. t.)
See Teasel.
teazel Sentence Examples
- The prickly teazel plant is a member of the honeysuckle family.
- Teazels have been used for centuries as a natural source of wool carders.
- The hooks on the teazel's fruit can easily snag and remove unwanted fibers from wool.
- Fullers of cloth would often employ teazels to raise the nap of the cloth.
- Teasels were also used in traditional medicine, primarily as a diuretic.
- The root of the teazel plant has been used to treat skin ailments such as eczema.
- Teazel beer, a fermented beverage made using the plant's leaves, was once popular in some parts of Europe.
- The teazel is a valuable plant for wildlife, providing food and shelter to insects and birds.
- Teasels are often found in wastelands, fields, and along roadsides.
- The dried heads of teazels are used in floral arrangements and decorations.
FAQs About the word teazel
any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bractsSee Teasel.
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The prickly teazel plant is a member of the honeysuckle family.
Teazels have been used for centuries as a natural source of wool carders.
The hooks on the teazel's fruit can easily snag and remove unwanted fibers from wool.
Fullers of cloth would often employ teazels to raise the nap of the cloth.
