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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ox-toung, n. (ME. oxe-tunge (c 1325), e.m.E. oxe-tongue, bugloss.) —1500-1699 Herbarius Latinus Annot. xxiiii (Bot.).
Buglossa oxtoung or langdebef[e]