| borage | <botany> A mucilaginous plant of the genus Borago (B. Officinalis), which is used, especially. In France, as a demulcent and diaphoretic. Origin: OE. Borage (cf. F. Bourrache, It. Borraggine, borrace, LL. Borago, borrago, LGr), fr. LL. Borra, F. Bourre, hair of beasts, flock; so called from its hairy leaves. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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