Borago

/bəˈrɑːɡoʊ/ noun

A Mediterranean herb with fuzzy leaves and star-shaped blue flowers, also called borage; used for flavoring drinks and in herbal medicine for centuries.

From Medieval Latin 'borago,' possibly from Arabic 'abū al-jarḥ' meaning 'father of sweat,' referencing its use to induce sweating in traditional medicine.

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