borage

/ˈbɔrɪdʒ/
/ˈbɔrɪdʒ/
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Definitions of borage
  1. noun
    hairy blue-flowered European annual herb long used in herbal medicine and eaten raw as salad greens or cooked like spinach
    synonyms: Borago officinalis, tailwort
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
  2. noun
    an herb whose leaves are used to flavor sauces and punches; young leaves can be eaten in salads or cooked
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    type of:
    herb
    aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
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