borage
4 synonyms for borage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A Mediterranean plant with hairy leaves and stems that taste faintly of cucumber, used fresh in salads or cooked.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use borage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
borage flowers
borage leaves
borage oil
growing borage
It is an ordinary gardening and cookery word, not a technical term.
Etymology
Borage entered English from Old French borage, which came from Medieval Latin borrago. That Latin word may derive from borra, meaning rough hair or short wool, or possibly from an Arabic phrase meaning father of sweat.
Full origin of borage →Frequently asked questions
What is borage used for?
Its leaves and stems are eaten fresh in salads or cooked, and its star-shaped flowers are used as a garnish.
Is borage the same as starflower?
Yes, starflower is one of its common names, along with beebread and talewort.
What does borage taste like?
It has a mild, cucumber-like flavour.
