hound's-tongue
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hound's–tongue

noun \ˈhan(d)z-ˌtəŋ\

Definition of HOUND'S-TONGUE

: any of various coarse plants (genus Cynoglossum, especially C. officinale) of the borage family having tongue-shaped leaves and reddish flowers

First Known Use of HOUND'S-TONGUE

before 12th century

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