herb·al
ˈ(h)ər-bəl 
1
: a book about plants especially with reference to their medicinal properties
2
archaic
: herbarium sense 1
3
: herbal medicine sense 2
Some herbals may indeed be gentle remedies. But using them with prescription drugs can be a dangerous mix.—
Josh Fischman
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Walker Mimms, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The finish is long, smooth, sweet, and fruity with lingering herbal and seasoned oak notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Guaiac wood anchors the base, while lavender adds a refined herbal twist.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
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Noun
But at the same time, her herbals want to interpret God’s work with the simplest, most public of all evidence.
—Walker Mimms, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The finish is long, smooth, sweet, and fruity with lingering herbal and seasoned oak notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Adjective
The finish is long and flavorful, with lingering notes of maritime, mineral, citrus, and herbal character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Guaiac wood anchors the base, while lavender adds a refined herbal twist.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
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“Herbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbal. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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herbal
1 of 2 noun
herb·al
ˈ(h)ər-bəl
1
: a book about plants especially with reference to their medical properties
2
herbal
2 of 2 adjective
: of, relating to, or made of herbs
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