borage

/ˈbɔrɪdʒ/
noun
  1. A plant with hairy leaves and stems and bright blue, star-shaped flowers, often used in salads or as a garnish.
    • You can use borage flowers as a colorful garnish on summer drinks.
    • She added fresh borage leaves to the salad for a mild cucumber flavor.
    • The garden was full of borage, with its bright blue flowers attracting bees.
  2. The leaves or flowers of this plant used in cooking or herbal medicine.
    • The herbalist recommended borage for its soothing properties.
    • He sprinkled borage petals over the dessert for a touch of color.
    • Borage is sometimes brewed into a tea to help with stress.
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