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musk thistle
noun
- a composite plant, Carduus nutans, having heads of nodding, rose-purple flowers, introduced into the U.S. from Eurasia.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of musk thistle1
First recorded in 1725–35
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Example Sentences
In general appearance it closely resembles the Musk Thistle (p. 266), but is usually taller.
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