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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

foxgloves

/fɒksɡloʊvz/ noun · British & US
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What does foxgloves mean?

noun

A tall, stately biennial plant with tubular bells of white, pink, purple, or bi-coloured flowers, native to Europe and western Asia. The plant is highly toxic and contains the cardiac glycoside digoxin.

Example

"The garden was filled with foxgloves, their tall spikes of purple flowers swaying gently in the breeze."

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