Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of Compositæ differing from the true thistles in having the scales of the involucre scarious and colored.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun genus of Mediterranean thistles
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Examples
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The name Carlina was given because the Thistle was used by
Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie
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But now, the Post reports, Carlina and her mom are feuding over the $750,000 the city awarded Joy White and her then-husband Carl Tyson after they sued the hospital for negligence.
A Sour Twist In Story Of Reunited Family Simon McCormack 2011
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I understand that Carlina was a Cipriani sister who developed the recipe before they had livornese dishes.
Jay Weston: Buon Giorno MR C! Cipriani Comes to L.A., and I Have My Best Italian Meal in Years Jay Weston 2011
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Another fish was presented, a local Black-Back Sole alla Carlina $40.95.
Jay Weston: Buon Giorno MR C! Cipriani Comes to L.A., and I Have My Best Italian Meal in Years Jay Weston 2011
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The best part was Carlina not saying, mid-break out, "Do you really think this is such a good idea?"
Aisling Carroll: Why My BFFs Are My Chore Whores Aisling Carroll 2011
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Carlina flew back to her home in Georgina days after the money spat and has not returned to her birth mother in New York since.
A Sour Twist In Story Of Reunited Family Simon McCormack 2011
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But now, the Post reports, Carlina and her mom are feuding over the $750,000 the city awarded Joy White and her then-husband Carl Tyson after they sued the hospital for negligence.
A Sour Twist In Story Of Reunited Family Simon McCormack 2011
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A case in point was when my friend Carlina and I arrived at the hospital for my routine check between chemo sessions.
Aisling Carroll: Why My BFFs Are My Chore Whores Aisling Carroll 2011
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Carlina flew back to her home in Georgina days after the money spat and has not returned to her birth mother in New York since.
A Sour Twist In Story Of Reunited Family Simon McCormack 2011
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I snuck out of the room, grabbed Carlina who was sitting outside in the hallway and buoyantly walked out the big front doors.
Aisling Carroll: Why My BFFs Are My Chore Whores Aisling Carroll 2011
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