n. [ OE. borage (cf. F. bourrache, It. borraggine, borrace, LL. borago, borrago, LGr. &unr_;), fr. LL. borra, F. bourre, hair of beasts, flock; so called from its hairy leaves. ] (Bot.) A mucilaginous plant of the genus Borago (B. officinalis), which is used, esp. in France, as a demulcent and diaphoretic. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Plant of the Borage family. [ 1913 Webster ]