Carlina

See also: carlina

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin, probably from cardina, a diminutive of Latin carduus (thistle), with influence from Carolus Magnus due to an association with Charlemagne[1] or Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.[2]

Proper noun

Carlina f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Asteraceae carline thistles.

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References

  1. Oxford English Dictionary, 1884–1928, and First Supplement, 1933.
  2. FNA Vol. 19, 20 and 21 Page 28, 83, 84
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