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 herbScents of herbs and aromatics -- including lavender, rosemary, thyme, basil and garlic -- can also repel mosquitoes, especially when used in diffusers.—Arkansas Online, 8 June 2025 Plus, the fragrance in this body wash is composed of a blend of five natural herbs with antioxidant benefits.—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 June 2025 Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 To neutralize unpleasant smells, add a few pots of aromatic herbs, like rosemary and lavender.—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for herb
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spice
Noun
Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois Chicken Salad This chicken salad with cabbage, radicchio and a nutty dressing from chef Wolfgang Puck is a celebration of texture and boasts a balance of acidity, spice and sweetness.
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Could any foods or spices interact with my medications?
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