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 herbsrosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Recent Examples of herbDo More Order a Savory Dutch Baby with seasonal fillings (ramps, peas, and fresh herbs in spring; hearty sausage and potatoes in winter) from one of Indy's signature restaurants, Milktooth.—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Belif products make ample use of European herbs for a unique combination of modern and historic skin care.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 Potted herbs in place of plastic centerpieces.—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 Gorgeous flowers, upward-growing vegetables, fragrant and versatile herbs, and delicate ornamental grasses can all contribute to the overall look and abundance of even the smallest plot of soil.—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
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The recipe calls for fresh thyme but feel free to try other herbs and spices such as sage or curry.