BORAGO

or Borage, a genus of plants belonging to the nat. order BoraginesB, and characterized by soft, mucilaginous, and emoUient properties. Borago ojficinalis gives a coolne to beVerages in which its leaves vre steeped, and from the exhilarating qualities which it was erroneously supposed to po e , ranked with alkanet, roses, and violets as one of the four cordial flowers. BORAX. See Boraoic Acid. 298