noun

herb

herb

She grows herbs in her garden.

She grows herbs in her garden.

This dish is seasoned with fresh herbs.

This dish is seasoned with fresh herbs.

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

Similar: spice, plant

From Latin 'herba' meaning 'grass, herb'.

In American English, the 'h' is silent, so it sounds like 'erb'. In British English, the 'h' is pronounced.

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