1. Plural of borage; plants of the genus Borago, especially Borago officinalis, with hairy stems and leaves and blue or purple star-shaped flowers, used in cooking and herbal medicine.
Usage: Typically used in plural form when referring to multiple plants or as a mass noun for the herb in general.

Examples

• The gardener planted several borages in the herb garden.
• Borages are known for their delicate blue flowers and cucumber-like flavor.
• She harvested fresh borages to add to her salad.
• Borages attract bees and other pollinators to the garden.
• The chef used borages as a garnish for the summer cocktail.