herbaceous

adjective

her·​ba·​ceous ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs How to pronounce herbaceous (audio)
1
a
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an herb
b
of a stem : having little or no woody tissue and persisting usually for a single growing season
2
: having the texture, color, or appearance of a leaf

Examples of herbaceous in a Sentence

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How to control herbaceous perennial weeds in the garden Plants that overwinter below ground as any number of fleshy root-type plants, employ a different strategy. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025 Many summer-blooming perennials are true herbaceous perennials. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025 The flavor, though, was more reminiscent of an herbaceous breadstick. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2025 Loaded with fiery chiles, herbs like lemongrass, lime leaves and cilantro, and savory condiments like fish sauce, soy sauce and curry pastes, the flavors of Thai food are a great counterpart to a citrusy or herbaceous tequila blanco. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for herbaceous

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of herbaceous was in 1640

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“Herbaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbaceous. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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herbaceous

adjective
her·​ba·​ceous ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs How to pronounce herbaceous (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or resembling an herb
2
: being a stem with little or no woody tissue and lasting usually only for a single growing season
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