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Definition of herb - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
culinary medicinalUK plant used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfumeUK
- Basil is a popular herb used in many Italian dishes..
2.
- He was caught with some herb in his pocket.
3.
botanyTECH. US plant with non-woody stemTECH. US
- The garden is full of herbs and flowers.
4.
- Don't be such a herb at the party.
Images of herb
plant used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume 
plant with non-woody stem
Expressions with herb
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butter mixed with herbs like parsley or basil
She spread herb butter on the warm bread.
small garden for culinary herbs near kitchen
The chef picked fresh thyme from the herb garden.
tea made from dried herbs, not containing tea leaves
She sipped her herb tea while reading a book.
plant used for its medicinal properties
She brewed a tea with healing herbs for her cold.
small knife used for cutting herbs
She used an herb knife to finely chop the basil.
person who uses herbs to treat illnesses
The herb doctor prepared a special tea for the patient.
the layer of small plants under trees
The herb layer is full of ferns and flowers.
plant used to help treat sickness or support body health
She grows echinacea as a medicinal herb in her garden.
eurasian plant with yellow flowers and a clove-scented root
Herb bennet grows wild in the forest.
eurasian plant with four leaves, yellow flower, and poisonous parts
Herb Paris grows in shady European forests.
plant known as common rue
Herb of grace is often used in traditional medicine.
baneberry plant with poisonous berries
Herb Christopher is often found in shady forests.
Origin of herb
Latin, herba (grass)
Terms with herb included in their meaning
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colors
pale green like fresh herb leaves
culinary herb
aromatic herb used in cooking
herb
leaf from a bay tree used to add flavor in cooking
herb
plant with daisy-like flowers used for tea and medicine
cooking
leaves from a Mediterranean herb used to flavor dishes
spice
evergreen plant with small leaves, often used as a cooking herb
herb
thin, onion-flavored green leaves used to season food
culinary herb
tropical plant used as herb in cooking
culinary herb
aromatic herb used in cooking
herb
fragrant evergreen shrub used in food and perfumes
culinary herb
herb with aromatic leaves used in cooking
cooking
aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine
seasoning
leaves or seeds from a feathery herb used for flavoring
horticulture
herb or vegetable cultivated in a garden
herb cooking
parsley with flat leaves often used in cooking
purple herb
plant with sweet-smelling bluish-purple flowers
plants
herb of the mint family with aromatic leaves
cooking
green herb leaves used to garnish and flavor food
herb
type of basil with sweet, anise-like flavor
taste
fresh herb flavor used in candies, gum, and desserts
botany
plant of the genus Ocimum used as a herb
plants
plant of the parsley family used as herb or spice
cooking
round brown seeds of a herb used to flavor food
culinary herb
herb with aromatic leaves and seeds used in cooking
Examples of herb in a sentence
She grew a herb garden with rosemary, thyme, and oregano. The aroma of herb filled the room. He grows herb in his backyard. She used fresh herbs to season the dish. Herbs like basil and mint grow well in pots. He's such a herb when it comes to fashion.
Stop acting like a herb and join the fun.
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- French:plante médicinale, herbe, ...
- German:Kraut, Gras, ...
- Italian:erba, cannabis, ...
- Spanish:hierba, marihuana, ...
- Portuguese:erva, maconha, ...
- Chinese:草药, 大麻, ...
- Japanese:ハーブ, 大麻, ...
- Arabic:عُشْب, حشيش, ...
- Hebrew:עֵשֶׂב תִּיבּוּל, קַנָּאבִּיס, ...
- Russian:трава, травка, ...
- Ukrainian:трава, трави, ...
- Hindi:जड़ी-बूटी, भांग, ...
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