Scotch thistle

noun

1
: any of several European thistles
2
[so called from its use as the national emblem of Scotland] : cotton thistle

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Scotch thistle was in 1600

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“Scotch thistle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scotch%20thistle. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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