borage

Noun

Meaning

A mucilaginous plant of the genus Borago (B. officinalis), which is used, esp. in France, as a demulcent and diaphoretic.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Borago officinalis beebread starflower tailwort herb caraway salt mint pepper sorrel spice chili condiment parsley clove
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Hypernyms

herb herbaceous plant

Phrases with the word

indian borage

Anagrams

gerboa Abrego agbero

Examples

Above: Theatrical angelica takes center stage from this side of the garden, accompanied by fennel, chives, artemisia, borage, parsley, bay, and sage. Source: Internet

Gingko and garlic also increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulants and certain herbal remedies such as Borage Oil and Evening Primrose Oil lower the seizure threshold in epileptics. Source: Internet

I’ve tried borage oil and EPO and haven’t seen a difference. Source: Internet

Borage is also delicious in salads, its leaves adding a flavor reminiscent of cucumber (borage flowers are sweet like honey—try them). Source: Internet

Look in the garden supply stores for herbs with unusual forms and textures for your design, and have fun mixing foliage hues and flowers, like borage or nasturtiums. Source: Internet

Supplements that have been shown to possibly help RA are fish oil, borage seed oil, and cat's claw. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

borafluorene borafullerene Boraga borage family boragewort Boraginaceae