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thistledown Synonyms
Another word for thistledown
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• noun (Context 1)
The light, fluffy mass of feathery hairs attached to the seeds of a thistle, enabling them to be dispersed by the wind.
Usage Example
"A gentle autumn breeze carried wisps of white pappus across the dry meadow."
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pappus
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thistledown. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thistledown