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herbarium


her·bar·i·um

noun \ˌ(h)ər-ˈber-ē-əm\
plural -ia \-ē-ə\

Definition of HERBARIUM

1
: a collection of dried plant specimens usually mounted and systematically arranged for reference
2
: a place that houses an herbarium

First Known Use of HERBARIUM

1776

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