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herbs
/hɜːrbs/
plants used for flavoring or medicinal purposes
She added fresh herbs to the salad for extra flavor.
Fresh herbs enhance the taste of the salad.
general
Plants used for culinary or medicinal purposes, typically with aromatic properties.
Basil, thyme, and rosemary are common herbs in Mediterranean cuisine.
These herbs are frequently used in Mediterranean cooking.
Herbs are often used fresh or dried in cooking and can also be used in traditional medicine.
informalslang
A slang term for marijuana (cannabis).
He was caught with a bag of herbs in his backpack.
He was found with marijuana in his backpack.
This usage is informal and context-dependent.
Collocations
fresh herbsherbs that have not been drieddried herbsherbs that have been dehydrated for preservationmedicinal herbsherbs used for healing purposes
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Culinary Use
Fresh herbs are often added at the end of cooking to preserve their flavor.
Gold Rule
Storage
Store fresh herbs in the refrigerator and dried herbs in a cool, dark place.
Word Origin
From Old English 'herb,' from Proto-Germanic 'harbaz,' meaning 'grass, herb.' Related to Old Norse 'herfi' and Old High German 'herba.'
Usage Notes
Herbs are distinct from spices, which are typically derived from other parts of plants like seeds, bark, or roots.
Word Breakdown
herb
a plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring or medicine
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