herb·al
ˈ(h)ər-bəl 
1
: a book about plants especially with reference to their medicinal properties
2
archaic
: herbarium sense 1
3
: herbal medicine sense 2
Some herbals may indeed be gentle remedies. But using them with prescription drugs can be a dangerous mix.—
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
There is a wide range in taste from one extra-virgin olive oil to another, from herbal and fruity to bitter and peppery, depending on the olives harvested.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Hydration aids: Gelatin, electrolyte drinks, or herbal teas can help with fluid intake.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Incredibly clean with light hints of fruit, a pleasing green herbal, and citrus character lightly dancing upon your tongue.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
There is a wide range in taste from one extra-virgin olive oil to another, from herbal and fruity to bitter and peppery, depending on the olives harvested.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
Adjective
Sherman described how the sweetness of white chocolate confections, like bonbons or truffles, complements the delicate floral essence of herbal tea, or the mild flavor of chamomile.
—Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Hydration aids: Gelatin, electrolyte drinks, or herbal teas can help with fluid intake.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Herbal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbal. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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herbal
1 of 2 noun
herb·al
ˈ(h)ər-bəl
1
: a book about plants especially with reference to their medical properties
2
herbal
2 of 2 adjective
: of, relating to, or made of herbs
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