Definition of Hound's-tongue

Hound's´-tongue`
n.1.(Bot.) 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.


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Cynoglossum, Cynoglossum virginaticum, genus Cynoglossum, herb, herbaceous plant


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