herb

as in spice
a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples of herb At the bread bar, scoops of butter are piled high - strawberry (with bits of real berries), herb and cheese, garlic, and regular (choices vary). Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025 Remove from heat and stir in butter and herbs until butter has melted. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025 Salt, sugar, vinegar, alcohol, some herbs and spices, and wood smoke are all chemical preservatives. Ali Bouzari, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 Let the herbs steep, stirring clockwise to infuse the water with intention. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for herb

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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