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foxglove

[ foks-gluhv ]

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.


foxglove

/ ˈɒˌɡʌ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of foxglove1

before 1000; Middle English foxes glove, Old English foxes glōfa. See fox, glove
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Word History and Origins

Origin of foxglove1

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

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

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A staple favourite for a shadier spot in the garden, the much-loved foxglove's floral beauty comes with a dark side.

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Thorn nodded and pressed the foxglove dart to her lips, shooting it out and landing it right in front of the monster.

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Little manila coin envelopes filled with seeds of a dark purple poppy, cobalt blue love-in-a-mist, fragrant sweet peas, ruby orach, rusty foxglove — and yes, Miss Willmott’s “ghost” — make up my garden’s currency.

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