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Teasel 1

Definition: 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.

Teasel 2

Definition: A bur of this plant.

Teasel 3

Definition: Any contrivance intended as a substitute for teasels in dressing cloth.

Teasel 4

Definition: To subject, as woolen cloth, to the action of teasels, or any substitute for them which has an effect to raise a nap.

teasel 5

Definition: any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts

 

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