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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Imagine a flavor that’s reminiscent of both earthy carrots and herbaceous parsley, all in one leafy green package.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
The key is the F yeast strain, which the distillery describes as adding herbaceous notes, and that really is the case.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
Fresh parsley: Adds fresh, herbaceous notes to the arugula salad.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
The gin is smooth and herbaceous, featuring juniper, lavender, citrus, and spice flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
The key is the F yeast strain, which the distillery describes as adding herbaceous notes, and that really is the case.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
Fresh parsley: Adds fresh, herbaceous notes to the arugula salad.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
The gin is smooth and herbaceous, featuring juniper, lavender, citrus, and spice flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 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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