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thistledown [ˈθɪsəlˌdaʊn] n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the mass of feathery plumed seeds produced by a thistle 2. anything resembling this ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Nor did this make her vain and heedless of others; she humb]y dwelt among them, seeking to do all the good she might; and many a houseless bird and hungry insect that Thistledown had harmed did she feed and shelter, and in return no evil could befall her, for so many friends were all about her, seeking to repay her tenderness and love by their watchful care. "Well, I have heard it all, weighed it all," said Nicolete, presently; "and to me it is but as thistledown against the love within my heart. Like a ball of thistledown it kissed the sea, rose, kissed it again, and thus rising and kissing passed finally out of sight. |
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