OFFICINAL Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

officinal

adjective

ə-ˈfi-sə-nᵊl

Definition of officinal

as in medicinal

tending to cure disease or restore health the discovery of officinal plants that continues to this day

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As Krouse emphasizes, honey has a record of medicinal use going back more than 4,000 years.

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Fresh Finishing Herbs Fresh herbs like basil, parsley, and cilantro lose their bright flavor and can take on a bitter, medicinal note after long cooking.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of medicinal

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