BUGLOSS


Meaning of BUGLOSS in English

[ 'bju:glɒs ]

■ noun a bristly plant of the borage family, with bright blue flowers. [ Anchusa arvensis and other species.]

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~e or L. ~us , from Gk bouglōssos 'ox-tongued', from bous 'ox' + glōssa 'tongue'.

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