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oxtongue

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun oxtongue has 1 sense
  1. oxtongue, bristly oxtongue, bitterweed, bugloss, Picris echioides - widespread European weed with spiny tongue-shaped leaves and yellow flowers; naturalized in United States
    --1 is a kind of weed
    --1 is a member of Picris, genus Picris

Definitions from the Web

Oxtongue

Definition:

Oxtongue refers to a type of plant that belongs to the borage family, typically characterized by narrow, elongated leaves and small, showy flowers.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A common name for various species of plants in the borage family.
  2. Noun: A perennial herbaceous plant with rough and hairy leaves, often used for its medicinal properties.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Noun:

Oxtongue is often grown in gardens as an ornamental plant due to its vibrant flowers and unique foliage.

Example sentence: The oxtongue in our backyard has bloomed beautifully this spring.

Noun:

Oxtongue is sometimes used as an ingredient in salads or soups, adding a slightly bitter taste and additional nutrients.

Example sentence: The recipe calls for a handful of oxtongue leaves for a flavorful twist.

Local Usage:

Noun:

In the local community, oxtongue is believed to have healing properties, especially for soothing skin irritations.

Example sentence: Whenever I get a mosquito bite, applying oxtongue extract helps reduce the itchiness.

Noun:

Locally, oxtongue leaves are commonly used in traditional herbal remedies to alleviate digestive issues.

Example sentence: My grandmother always brews a tea using oxtongue leaves to calm an upset stomach.

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