noun
- Plural of eringo; a plant of the genus Eryngium, also called sea holly, with spiky blue or purple flowers and edible roots.
Usage: chiefly historical or botanical; the root was formerly candied and eaten as a delicacy
Examples
- The gardener cultivated eringoes for their distinctive spiky flowers.
- In medieval times, candied eringoes were considered a luxury confection.
- Eringoes grow naturally along coastal regions with sandy soil.
- The blue eringoes added an unusual texture to the herbalist's collection.