foxglove

noun

fox·​glove ˈfäks-ˌgləv 

: any of a genus (Digitalis) of erect herbs of the snapdragon family

especially : a common European biennial or perennial (D. purpurea) cultivated for its showy racemes of dotted white or purple tubular flowers and as a source of digitalis

Examples of foxglove in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Azaleas, lilies, sago palms, foxgloves, oleanders and tulips all pose serious risks to cats. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Other plants toxic to dogs and cats growing in yards across the country include sago palms, foxgloves, bluebells, crocuses, yew, hydrangea and oleanders. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Avoid plants toxic to dogs such as sago palm, oleander, foxglove and azaleas. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

The rest of the video documents Shelton and Stefani harvesting flowers from their ranch home's flourishing garden, including the zinnias, Queen Anne's Lace, foxgloves, and more. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foxglove

• above
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• of
• shove
• hereinabove

Kids Definition

foxglove

noun

fox·​glove ˈfäks-ˌgləv 

: any of a genus of upright herbs related to the snapdragons

especially : a tall herb with showy dotted white or purple tube-shaped flowers that is a source of digitalis

Medical Definition

foxglove

noun

fox·​glove ˈfäks-ˌgləv 

: any plant of the genus Digitalis

especially : a common European biennial or perennial (D. purpurea) cultivated for its showy racemes of dotted white or purple tubular flowers and as a source of digitalis