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potherb

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pot·​herb | \ ˈpät-ˌərb How to pronounce potherb (audio) , -ˌhərb \

Definition of potherb

: a usually leafy herb that is cooked for use as greens also : one (such as mint) used to season food

First Known Use of potherb

1538, in the meaning defined above

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“Potherb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potherb. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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