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

However, he did not know that the active ingredients in foxglove leaves had a direct effect on the heart.

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

Ivy for burns, comfrey for fever, foxglove for heart pain, laurel leaves for ringworm, houseleek for the eyes, the web of a spider for bleeding.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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