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 herbWash and dry the herb, then place it in ice cube trays and cover with water.—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025 Thirty-five seniors who live in Encinitas received eggs, herbs and produce delivered to their doors through the farm program, Spencer said, adding that the organic items were highly prized by seniors.—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025 The business offers massages, body treatments, nail and hair services all with a side of that sweet, sticky herb.—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025 Stir labneh, herbs, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic in a medium bowl until combined.—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
Noun
In traditional Chinese medicine, this spice is considered to have antiseptic and digestive benefits.
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