eryngo

/ (ɪˈrɪŋɡəʊ) /

noun plural -goes or -gos

any umbelliferous plant of the genus Eryngium, such as the sea holly, having toothed or lobed leaves Also called: eringo

Word Origin for eryngo

C16: from Latin ēryngion variety of thistle, from Greek ērungion, diminutive of ērungos thistle