tickseed

noun

tick·​seed ˈtik-ˌsēd How to pronounce tickseed (audio)

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Don't worry—tickseed won't attract ticks, but the birds do like their seeds. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 Perfect for meadow or pollinator gardens, tickseed (Coreopsis) is a dependable, fast-growing bloomer that brings cheerful color to the garden with its daisy-like flowers. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026

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Etymology

tick entry 3

First Known Use

circa 1760, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tickseed was circa 1760

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“Tickseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tickseed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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