English dictionary

herb

/@]/rb/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

noun.plant

Synonyms herbaceous plant

Source: WordNet 3.0
aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

noun.food

Source: WordNet 3.0
A plant whose stem does not become woody and permanent, but dies, at least down to the ground, after flowering.

noun

Source: webster1913