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

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

The authors established the first stable transformation system to modify foxglove plants for the study of specialised metabolites.

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

Chemical defenses are produced by many animals as well as plants, such as the foxglove which is extremely toxic when eaten.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

For what seemed like the two hundredth time, she went over their plan, she touched her pockets to be sure she had her foxglove darts, she recited their combat spells under her breath.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega