herbal

herb-al · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or made from herbs, especially those used in cooking or medicine.

  2. 2.

    (as noun) A book describing the properties and uses of plants, especially for medicinal purposes.

Phrases & expressions

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    herbal tea — tea made from herbs rather than traditional tea leaves
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    herbal medicine — treatment using plants and plant extracts
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    herbal remedy — a medicine made from plants
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    herbal supplement — a dietary supplement derived from plants

Related words

Antonyms: artificial, synthetic
See also: botanical, herb, medicinal, natural
Synonyms: botanical, natural, plant-based

Etymology

From Medieval Latin herbalis, from Latin herba ("grass, herb"). Used as both an adjective and noun since the 16th century.