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

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

Add marigolds, foxglove, or sweet peas nearby to increase the number of bumblebees in the garden. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

As an alternative, snapdragons have a very similar appearance to foxglove. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 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