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 Phoenix Pho menu Pho is a traditional noodle soup from northern Vietnam made up of rich broth, thick noodles, meat and fresh herbs. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 To assemble, add the base to each bowl, top with meatballs, vegetables, and herbs. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026 Rim Thai Kitchen whips up traditional recipes like khao soi gai, using organic herbs and vegetables grown in the on-site garden. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026 For centuries, multiple cultures throughout the Mediterranean, particularly the South of France and coastal Italy, have whisked the flour with water, olive oil, salt (and sometimes spices or herbs), transforming the batter into unleavened flatbreads, fritters, and pancakes. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
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  • Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • Leveraging years of experience developed at Brunello Cucinelli and Prada, the designer used a beautiful palette of colors, the hues reflecting the spices of each location, from nutmeg and cardamom to ginger, cinnamon and vanilla, and those of the Mediterranean Sea.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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