herb doctor
noun
a person who practices healing by the use of herbs.
Origin of herb doctor
1First recorded in 1850–55
- Also called herbalist.
Words Nearby herb doctor
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How to use herb doctor in a sentence
Ouenwa recognized her as a wise herb-doctor who had been a friend and adviser of Soft Hand.
Brothers of Peril | Theodore Goodridge RobertsThe scrutiny accompanying this seemed unwelcome to the diffidence of the herb-doctor.
The Confidence-Man | Herman MelvilleThe old herb doctor picked up any strange plant that he could find and tried it on any sick man that would let him.
Creative Chemistry | Edwin E. SlossonHe looked me over with suspicion, and said: "No, I am an herb doctor."
The History of Minnesota and Tales of the Frontier | Charles E. FlandrauAlready, under the herb-doctor's care, she was greatly improved.
Brothers of Peril | Theodore Goodridge Roberts
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