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musk thistle

noun

  1. 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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