herb

as in spice
a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples of herb The clean and contemporary design is meant to highlight and incorporate Mallorca’s stunning natural beauty, and the lush, peaceful gardens full of vibrant blooms and fragrant herbs promote relaxation. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025 Salt, black pepper, and Old Bay are mainstays in many onion boil recipes, but feel free to mix and match your favorite herbs, spices, and blends from the list below. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025 The star ingredients are the calendula petals, a beloved medicinal herb in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, celebrated for their calming, skin-soothing properties. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Jan. 2025 Dining Çanakkale tomatoes, olives, Aegean herbs, wild sea bass, and other locally and regionally sourced ingredients are showcased throughout the hotel’s bar and restaurant offerings. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for herb 

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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