tickseed

noun

tick·​seed ˈtik-ˌsēd 

: coreopsis

Examples of tickseed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pinks and tickseed are drought-tolerant blooms with a more dainty look. — The Spruce, 11 July 2026

Don't worry—tickseed won't attract ticks, but the birds do like their seeds. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026

Perfect for meadow or pollinator gardens, tickseed (Coreopsis) is a dependable, fast-growing bloomer that brings cheerful color to the garden with its daisy-like flowers. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

tick entry 3

First Known Use

circa 1760, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tickseed

• accede
• agreed
• airspeed
• alkyd
• bindweed
• chickweed
• concede
• decreed
• duckweed
• exceed
• flaxseed
• impede