herbage


herb·age

noun \ˈ(h)ər-bij\

Definition of HERBAGE

1
: herbaceous vegetation (as grass) especially when used for grazing
2
: the succulent parts of herbaceous plants

Examples of HERBAGE

  1. <added some ferns and other herbage to the sidewalk planters>

First Known Use of HERBAGE

14th century

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