herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs 
1
a
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an herb
b
of a stem
: having little or no woody tissue and persisting usually for a single growing season
2
: having the texture, color, or appearance of a leaf
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Sip on this woody flavor with floral notes of blueberry, herbaceous lavender and a hint of clove.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Specifically an amaro, (plural: amari) which is Italian for bitter and refers in the bar world to the herbaceous and bitter liqueurs that are both plentiful and popular in cafes across Italy and cocktail bars across the world.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
The palate is bold and vibrant, revealing herbaceous notes of bell pepper layered with warm spice.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike those that lean slightly sweet, this fragrance contains whispers of salty ambergris, herbaceous clary sage, and a touch of Okoume wood.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
Specifically an amaro, (plural: amari) which is Italian for bitter and refers in the bar world to the herbaceous and bitter liqueurs that are both plentiful and popular in cafes across Italy and cocktail bars across the world.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025
The palate is bold and vibrant, revealing herbaceous notes of bell pepper layered with warm spice.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike those that lean slightly sweet, this fragrance contains whispers of salty ambergris, herbaceous clary sage, and a touch of Okoume wood.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Herbaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbaceous. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs
1
: of, relating to, or resembling an herb
2
: being a stem with little or no woody tissue and lasting usually only for a single growing season
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