ˈispəˌgül, -ˌgəl noun
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Etymology: Persian ispaghōl, aspaghōl, literally, horse's ear, from asp horse (from Middle Persian) + ghōl ear; from the shape of the leaf; akin to Sanskrit aśva horse — more at equine
: an Old World plantain ( Plantago ovata ) with mucilaginous seeds that are used in preparing a beverage