Definition of hound's-tongue Hound's-tongue
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What does hound's-tongue mean?
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| hound's-tongue - biennial shrub of Europe and western Asia having coarse tongue-shaped leaves and dark reddish-purple flowers | ||
| Cynoglossum officinale | ||
| herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities | ||
| hound's-tongue - perennial shrub of North America having coarse tongue-shaped leaves and pale-blue to purple flowers | ||
| Cynoglossum virginaticum | ||
| herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- hound's-tongue (n.)
A biennial weed (Cynoglossum officinale), with soft tongue-shaped leaves, and an offensive odor. It bears nutlets covered with barbed or hooked prickles. Called also dog's-tongue.
