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German
Etymology
From Middle High German boretsch, buretsch, which reflects a Romance language pronunciation of Medieval Latin borāgō. Compare French bourrache.
Pronunciation
Noun
Borretsch m (strong, genitive Borretsches or Borretschs, no plural)
- (botany) borage (Borago officinalis)
- Synonym: Gurkenkraut
Declension
Further reading
Luxembourgish
Noun
Borretsch m (uncountable)
- borage