Recent Examples on the WebOne tea bag delivers a blend of breast milk-boosting herbs, including fennel, anise, coriander, fenugreek, and blessed thistle.—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024 Pro tip: Look for greens that will dry and hold shape such as eucalyptus, green dragon aster, or Eryngium thistle, which all make for architectural and interesting everlasting arrangements.—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024 Choose from a number of bright colors, including grape thistle and graphite gray, all of which are available in sizes 0–20.—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024 In order to use this weeding tool (which works on dandelions, thistles, and more), simply place the head of the tool over the weed, step down on the foot platform, and pull up to remove the weed.—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2023 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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