often attributive
1
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
planted parsley, basil, and rosemary in her herb garden
3
slang
: marijuana sense 2
Examples of herb in a Sentence
a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs
rosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Each ravioli is filled with light housemade ricotta cheese and the dish is topped with a creamy carrot nage broth, pickled carrot slices and micro herbs.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
For those looking for a budget-friendly potting mix, the Kellogg All-Natural Premium Outdoor Potting Mix works well for flowers, herbs, and vegetables in outdoor containers.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
For those looking for a budget-friendly potting mix, the Kellogg All-Natural Premium Outdoor Potting Mix works well for flowers, herbs, and vegetables in outdoor containers.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herb. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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herb
nounoften attributive
1
: a seed plant that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season
2
: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
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