fines herbes

plural noun

fēn-ˈzerb How to pronounce fines herbes (audio) fē-ˈnerb How to pronounce fines herbes (audio)
: a mixture of herbs used as a seasoning or garnish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web French: Classic French cooking often includes herbs de provence, a mix comprised of basil, fennel, marjoram, parsley, rosemary, tarragon and thyme, and fines herbes, which includes parsley, tarragon, chervil and chives. —cleveland, 1 June 2020

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, literally, "fine herbs"

First Known Use

circa 1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fines herbes was circa 1750

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“Fines herbes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fines%20herbes. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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