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 The wine features crisp lime, pear, and a hint of green herb, with a refreshing finish. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Start a do-it-yourself herb garden: Grow basil, mint or other herbs to enhance your meals. Jen Nation, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 In Palm Beach County, for example, chefs like Clay Conley, Pushkar Marathe and Jimmy Everett source herbs and specialty greens from local farms, but don’t operate their own. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025 While compost is commonly used in vegetable, flower, and herb gardens, home gardeners often overlook the many benefits that compost brings to lawns. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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 27 Mar. 2025.

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