borage

noun

bor·​age ˈbȯr-ij 

ˈbär-

: a hardy, annual, prickly, European herb (Borago officinalis of the family Boraginaceae, the borage family) with star-shaped blue flowers that is widely naturalized as a weed and has leaves used as remedies in herbal medicine and also as food especially in salads or cooked as a vegetable

Examples of borage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Try Companion Planting Growing plants like marigolds, borage, basil, garlic, chives, and radishes near tomato plants can naturally protect tomatoes from common pests like flea beetles and tomato hornworms. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026

Boost the pollination rate of your pepper plant by planting borage (Borago officinalis) near your pepper plant. —Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026

Planting borage near crops can help to increase pollinator activity. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 May 2026

Bayless grows coneflowers, borage, nasturtiums, zinnias, and verbena among his vegetables not only for beauty but to attract pollinators. —Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French bourage, from Medieval Latin borrago, probably from Arabic dialect *būʽaraq, alteration of Arabic abū ʽaraq, literally, source of sweat; from its use as a diaphoretic

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for borage

• forage
• porridge
• storage