potherb

noun

pot·​herb ˈpät-ˌərb 

-ˌhərb

: a usually leafy herb that is cooked for use as greens

also : one (such as mint) used to season food

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

potherb

noun

pot·​herb ˈpät-ˌ(h)ərb 

: an herb whose leaves or stems are boiled for use as greens

also : one (as mint) used to season food