herbaceous

adjective

her·​ba·​ceous ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Ginger, which is an herbaceous plant, is known to contain natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral compounds.56 Ginger has also been explored as pre-workout. —Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 3 Sep. 2024

But expect Vermouth Bianco to range from quietly floral to citrusy and herbaceous to warmly spiced. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2024

Infused with fresh basil, lime juice, fish sauce, and Fresno chile, it's packed with tangy, herbaceous flavor. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 June 2024

Chia seeds also contain smaller amounts of other nutrients, including vitamin A, copper, and vitamin E. 9 Potential Benefits of Chia Seed Water Chia is an annual herbaceous plant whose seeds are consumed. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing herbaceous

• herbaceous border

Kids Definition

herbaceous

adjective

her·​ba·​ceous ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs 

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