foxglove
/foks-gluhv/US // ˈfɒksˌglʌv //UK // (ˈfɒksˌɡlʌv) //
狐狸精,狐臭,狐狸尾巴,狐狸皮
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : any Eurasian plant belonging to the genusDigitalis, of the figwort family, especially D. purpurea, having drooping, tubular, purple or white flowers on tall spikes, and leaves that are the source of digitalis in medicine.
Examples
The juice of foxglove is very readily injured by exposure to air and heat.
White as the snow of one night were the two hands, soft and even, and red as foxglove were the two clear-beautiful cheeks.
I have therefore mentioned every case in which I have prescribed the Foxglove, proper or improper, successful or otherwise.
She took a decoction of Foxglove, which removed all complaint by the fourth day.
I ordered her to take two spoonfuls of the infusion of Foxglove every three hours.
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