fines herbes

plural noun

fēn-ˈzerb  fē-ˈnerb 

: a mixture of herbs used as a seasoning or garnish

Examples of fines herbes in a Sentence

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

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, literally, "fine herbs"

First Known Use

circa 1750, in the meaning defined above