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golden thistle

American  

noun

  1. Spanish oyster plant.

Etymology

Origin of golden thistle

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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There was the golden thistle, the horned poppy, the fringed gentian, the blue pimpernel, the rare orobanche ramosa, the yellow salvia, and pinks in profusion.

From The Roof of France by Betham-Edwards, Matilda

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