noun
Persian speedwell; bird's-eye speedwell
A small spring wildflower with blue petals, common in fields and roadsides. The Japanese name literally means 'large dog scrotum' from the shape of the fruit.
See also: 大犬の陰嚢
春になると、道端にオオイヌフグリがたくさん咲く。
In spring, many Persian speedwells bloom along the roadside.
The name オオイヌフグリ (大犬陰嚢) literally means 'large dog scrotum', referring to the shape of the fruit. The derivation is transparent from the kanji, but the exact historical origin of the name is uncertain.