forget-me-not
either of two small Old World plants, Myosotis sylvatica or M. scorpioides, of the borage family, having a light-blue flower commonly regarded as an emblem of constancy and friendship.
any of several other plants of the genus Myosotis.
any of various similar plants, especially of the genus Anchusa or Cynoglossum.
Origin of forget-me-not
1- Also called scorpion grass for def. 1, 2
Words Nearby forget-me-not
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How to use forget-me-not in a sentence
Her silk parasol, of the blue of a forget-me-not, rested against her knee, and at her breast was a cream-tinted rose.
The Rake's Progress | Marjorie BowenThe Father kindly looked Him down and said, “forget-me-not.”
Graded Memory Selections | VariousSecure nice specimens of the forget-me-not, and plant in any damp, shaded situation.
Little Folks (November 1884) | VariousWhen the body was recovered next day, a bunch of forget-me-not was clasped in the rigid hand.
Myths And Legends Of Our Own Land, Complete | Charles M. Skinner"Then here it is," she said, plucking a posy of forget-me-not.
The Blue Flower, and Others | Henry van Dyke
British Dictionary definitions for forget-me-not
any temperate low-growing plant of the mainly European boraginaceous genus Myosotis, having clusters of small typically blue flowers: Also called: scorpion grass
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