buglossEtymologyFrom French buglosse, from Latin buglossa, buglossus, from Ancient Greek βούγλωσσον (boúglōsson, “Anchusa italica”), from βοῦς (boûs, “ox”) + γλῶσσα (glôssa, “tongue”).bugloss means Any of several plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 78 out of 100.nounAny of several plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae.