noun

herb

herb

She grows herbs in her garden.

She grows herbs in her garden.

Add some fresh herbs to the soup.

Add some fresh herbs to the soup.

((a/some)) herb(s) a plant used for flavor or medicine She grows herbs in her garden.

Synonyms: spice, plant, seasoning

From Old French 'erbe', from Latin 'herba' meaning 'grass, herb'.

Unlike British English, the 'h' is often silent in American English, like the name 'Herb'.

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