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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With crunchy sugar snap peas and lots of tender herbs folded into this pickled shrimp salad, every bite is bursting with flavor.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
Raw herbs often comprise the filling, but Shomali prefers sautéing a mix of scallions, garlic, cilantro and parsley before layering them into the dough.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
The AeroGarden hydroponic haven fits snugly on the countertop and pumps out a steady supply of herbs (that’s right!), tomatoes (no joke!), and more—all year round.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
Served alongside crisp lettuce, fragrant herbs, and a side of dipping sauce, every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures – crispy, savory, and refreshingly satisfying.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 June 2024
Raw herbs often comprise the filling, but Shomali prefers sautéing a mix of scallions, garlic, cilantro and parsley before layering them into the dough.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2024
The AeroGarden hydroponic haven fits snugly on the countertop and pumps out a steady supply of herbs (that’s right!), tomatoes (no joke!), and more—all year round.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
Served alongside crisp lettuce, fragrant herbs, and a side of dipping sauce, every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures – crispy, savory, and refreshingly satisfying.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herb. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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Medical Definition
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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