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carline thistle
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carline thistle, [F. carline, It., Sp., & Pg., carlina. Said to be so called from the Emperor Charlemagne, whose army is reputed to have used it as a remedy for pestilence.].
A prickly plant of the genus Carlina (Carlina vulgaris ), found in Europe and Asia. [1913 Webster]
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