Borretsch

borage

noun BOR-etch Rare

Origin: from Medieval Latin borrago

Usage Note

Borretsch is borage, an annual herb with star-shaped blue flowers. The leaves have a faint cucumber taste and are used in Frankfurter Grüne Soße and salads. The edible flowers garnish summer drinks and desserts. Used uncountably.

Examples

"Borretsch gehört zu den sieben Kräutern der Frankfurter Grünen Soße."

Natural Translation

Borage is one of the seven herbs of Frankfurt green sauce.

Literal Translation

Borage belongs to the seven herbs of Frankfurt green sauce.

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