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herb

UK/hɜː(ɹ)b/ US/(h)ɝb/ fairly common slang us

noun

1.

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

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2.

aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

Origin

From Middle English herbe, erbe, from Old French erbe (French herbe), from Latin herba. Initial h was restored to the spelling in the 15th century on the basis of Latin, but it remained mute until the 19th century and still is for many speakers. Doublet of yerba.

Phrases

  • African dream herb
  • death's herb
  • devil's herb
  • fuller's herb
  • herb bennet
  • herb box
  • herb butter
  • herb Christopher

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