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

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Those navy beans, then a breakfast option, were herbaceous and creamy. Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025 The harmonious palate blends hot herbaceous spice with some sake-like notes and a delightful umami richness. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 New & Noteworthy Chex Mix is heating things up with two bold new varieties: Hot & Spicy, featuring a zesty seasoning blend with a fiery kick, and Spicy Dill, combining tangy, herbaceous notes with a spicy finish. Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 Easton suggests an herbaceous spritz with the starter, floral mezcal moment with the main, and a chilled digestif to close the evening. Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 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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