Buglosses

/ˈbjuːɡˌlɑːsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bugloss; multiple plants of the borage family.

Etymology

Simple plural of bugloss, formed by adding '-es' following standard English pluralization rules for words ending in sibilant sounds.

Kelly Says

Different bugloss species have slight variations—viper's bugloss is more purple, Italian bugloss more delicate—but they all share that metaphorical ox-tongue character in their rough leaves.

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