adjective
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abounding in herbs
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of or relating to medicinal or culinary herbs
Etymology
Origin of herby
Example Sentences
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It’s creamy, tangy, herby and very, very American.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The 76-year-old offers his diners traditional Iranian cuisine like gondi -- chicken dumplings with chickpeas -- and ghormeh sabzi -- a herby meat stew.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
Stir into mayo for a herby sandwich spread.
From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2025
At a moment’s notice, I can stir a spoonful of herby, garlicky zip into any dish that needs it, lifting it to a whole new level.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
Dimple took a deep breath, acrid smog and wet mist and herby eucalyptus all mixing together in her lungs.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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