herb

Definition of herbnext
as in spice
a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples of herb Cohen recommends Persian herb stew, Moroccan carrot salad, Libyan fish stew or Yemenite soup with a matzo ball. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026 This herb is described as having a warm earthy flavor. Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 Avgolemono, egg yolk, lemon and herbs. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026 Broth is typically made from meat, aromatics like vegetables, herbs, and seasoning. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
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  • Seasoned with a blend of soy, garlic, sesame and spice, the Ramyeon McShaker Fries are inspired by Rumi, Mira and Zoey's go-to noodle snack.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
  • A little kick from spices in the meats made the sandwich all the tastier.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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