herbs

herbs · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of herb; plants with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, medicine, or scent.

  2. 2.

    (botany) Non-woody seed-bearing plants.

Phrases & expressions

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    herbs and spices — flavoring ingredients from plants
  • •
    fresh herbs — recently picked herbs, not dried
  • •
    dried herbs — herbs preserved by drying
  • •
    mixed herbs — a blend of different culinary herbs

Related words

See also: herb, herbal, spice
Synonyms: botanicals, plants, seasonings

Etymology

From Old French erbe, from Latin herba ("grass, herb"), with English plural suffix -s.