herb Robert

noun

herb Rob·ert ˈ(h)ərb-ˈrä-bərt

: a low annual or biennial geranium (Geranium robertianum) with small reddish-purple flowers

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin herba Roberti, probably from Robertus (St. Robert) †1067 French ecclesiastic

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of herb Robert was in the 13th century

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“Herb Robert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herb%20Robert. Accessed 1 Feb. 2023.

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