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Meaning Of Teasel
n.
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.
n.
A bur of this plant.
n.
Any contrivance intended as a substitute for teasels in
dressing cloth.
v. t.
To subject, as woolen cloth, to the action of teasels,
or any substitute for them which has an effect to raise a nap.