Recent Examples on the WebThe butterflies are attracted to over 100 different kinds of flowers, states Gardenia, but prefer flowers from the Family Asteraceae, like thistles.—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 13 July 2024 For fall, Loro Piana made a bigger statement in jewelry as the thistle, that was used historically as a tool to raise and brush cashmere in its factory, was turned into golden pins that closed jacket collars.—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 9 July 2024 Residents in those states looking to help native pollinators can join their local Bumble Bee Atlas chapter or fill their gardens with native flowers such as thistles, milkweed, sunflowers and rabbitbrush to provide more food to these busy bees.—Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2024 Use it on thistles, crabgrass, dandelions, and more.—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for thistle
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English thistel, from Old English; akin to Old High German distill thistle
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of thistle was
before the 12th century
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