fingerbøl — meaning in English
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English meaning
- foxglove noun Any member of the genus Digitalis of about twenty species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant.
- thimble noun A small protective cap, usually metal, worn on a finger to push a needle through fabric while sewing.
Senses
fingerbøl is used for these senses in English:
- foxglove Digitalis, a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous biennials native to the Old World, certain of which are prized for their showy flowers. The drug digitalis or digoxin was first isolated from the plant.
- thimble (sewing) A pitted, now usually metal, cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, which is used in sewing to push the needle through material.