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Definition of bugloss

bugloss

/ˈbjuːˌɡlɔːs/
bu · gloss
Plural:buglosses
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• noun

1

Any of various Old World herbaceous flowering plants of the borage family (Boraginaceae), particularly of the genera Anchusa, Echium, and Lycopsis, characterized by rough, bristly, tongue-shaped leaves and clusters of vibrant blue, purple, or funnel-shaped blossoms.

Example

"The sunny border of the cottage garden was planted with deep blue bugloss that attracted bees throughout the summer."

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• Nearby Words

bugfix
bugle
bugleweed
bugloss
bujumbura
bulawayo
bulb

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French buglosse, from Latin buglossa, and ultimately from Ancient Greek bouglōssos, literally meaning 'ox-tongued' (from bous 'ox' + glōssa 'tongue'), in reference to the rough, elongated shape and texture of the plant's leaves.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bugloss. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bugloss
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