Meaning of borage in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbɑrɪdʒ/

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  1. Noun

    borage

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French bourrache, from medieval Latin borrago, perhaps from Arabic 'abū ḥurāš‘father of roughness’ (referring to the leaves)

    Definitions

    1. hairy blue-flowered European annual herb long used in herbal medicine and eaten raw as salad greens or cooked like spinach
  2. 2. leaves flavor sauces and punches

    Examples

    • « young leaves eaten in salads or cooked »

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