Borretsch

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German

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle High German boretsch, buretsch, which reflects a Romance language pronunciation of Medieval Latin borāgō. Compare French bourrache.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔʁɛt͡ʃ/
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Noun

Borretsch m (strong, genitive Borretsches or Borretschs, no plural)

  1. (botany) borage (Borago officinalis)
    Synonym: Gurkenkraut

Declension

Further reading

Luxembourgish

Noun

Borretsch m (uncountable)

  1. borage