hogwort

/ˈhɒɡwɜːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of flowering plant in the genus Digitalis, native to Europe and western Asia.

“The field contained a variety of rare wildflowers, including hogwort and foxglove.”

2. noun

A type of European, biennial herb of the family Boraginaceae, also known as Cynoglossum officinale.

“The botanical garden featured an array of unusual plants, including hogwort and comfrey.”

Synonyms

  • cynoglossum
  • digitalis

Antonyms

  • weed