herbaceous
of, relating to, or characteristic of an herb; herblike.
(of plants or plant parts)
not woody.
having the texture, color, etc., of an ordinary foliage leaf.
Origin of herbaceous
1Other words from herbaceous
- her·ba·ceous·ly, adverb
- sem·i·her·ba·ceous, adjective
- un·her·ba·ceous, adjective
Words Nearby herbaceous
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Craft herbaceous homemade drinks with simple syrup infusions | LaVonne Roberts | August 26, 2021 | Popular-ScienceCooling cucumber and sweet strawberries combined with herbaceous Pimm’s make this cocktail a must-have this summer, especially while watching a tennis match.
As a bonus, the dish presents as if it took a lot of effort — enticingly saucy, layered with exciting flavors, fresh and herbaceous, yet filling.
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The result is a delightful wine with herbaceous red-fruit flavors and a sappy mouthfeel that left me with a smile.
This $14 Italian red is a gem that invites a pairing with a pot roast or pasta | Dave McIntyre | February 12, 2021 | Washington Post
It is not overtly hoppy, and the herbaceous, citrusy notes replace any bitter ones.
They are vinous, herbaceous, and reminiscent of sourdough yeast starter.
We sampled dozens of olive varieties, ranging from light and briny to cured and herbaceous.
The indigo plant is herbaceous, and from one to three feet high, with delicate bluish-green leaves.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferThe herbaceous portion was so covered with feathers that nothing could be seen of its surface.
The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony | Washington MatthewsIn botany, a genus of beautiful flowering herbaceous plants, of the nat.
Owing to the burning heats which blight these districts, herbaceous plants are developed with extraordinary rapidity.
The Desert World | Arthur ManginShe was extremely fond of an herbaceous garden—her main consciousness was of herbaceous possibilities.
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British Dictionary definitions for herbaceous
/ (hɜːˈbeɪʃəs) /
designating or relating to plants or plant parts that are fleshy as opposed to woody: a herbaceous plant
(of petals and sepals) green and leaflike
of or relating to herbs
Derived forms of herbaceous
- herbaceously, adverb
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