Herb - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |hɜːrb|  American pronunciation of the word herb
Brit.  |hɜːb|  British pronunciation of the word herb

noun

- a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
- aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

Extra examples

Sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh herbs.

Each herb has its own distinct flavor.

They say the herb promotes memory retention.

...some believe that the herb has curative properties...

This herb was once thought to be a curative.

The house has a beautiful herb garden.

The herb is used as a folk remedy (=a traditional medicine, rather than one a doctor gives you) for a baby's teething pains.

Some claim that the herb has therapeutic value for treating pain.

The herb masks the garlic taste

Word forms

noun
singular: herb
plural: herbs
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