foxglove

American  

[foks-gluhv] / ˈfɒksˌglʌv /

noun

1. any Eurasian plant belonging to the genus Digitalis, of the figwort family, especially D. purpurea, having drooping, tubular, purple or white flowers on tall spikes, and leaves that are the source of digitalis in medicine.

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foxglove British  

/ ˈfɒksˌɡlʌv /

noun

1. any Eurasian scrophulariaceous plant of the genus Digitalis , esp D. purpurea , having spikes of purple or white thimble-like flowers. The soft wrinkled leaves are a source of digitalis

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Etymology

Origin of foxglove

before 1000; Middle English foxes glove, Old English foxes glōfa. See fox, glove

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Example Sentences

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foxglove

The experience has empowered her to consider next year’s growing season, which she hopes will include dahlias, foxglove and amaranth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2023

Further evidence for the involvement of CYP87A enzymes in the formation of pregnenolone came from genetically modified foxglove plants that lacked CYP87A enzymes in their leaves.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2023

Add a breezy backyard kitchen complete with shuttered French doors, handmade tiles, handwoven jute rug, pink foxglove, and . . . swoon.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2022

Rusty foxglove also makes a good cut flower in an interesting color palette — just be sure to leave a few bloom spires standing to ensure future blooms.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2021

Finally Jacob revealed what he had been searching for this time: foxglove buds, small and round like purple fists.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

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