herbaceous
[ hur-bey-shuh s, ur- ]
/ hɜrˈbeɪ ʃəs, ɜr- /
adjective
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.
RELATED WORDS
fragrant, seasoned, piquant, appetizing, hot, aromatic, tangy, peppery, tasty, fiery, sweet, savory, fresh, distinctive, zesty, decorative, ambrosial, flavorsome, keen, poignant
Nearby words
herb of grace, herb paris, herb patience, herb robert, herb-of-grace, herbaceous, herbaceous border, herbage, herbal, herbal tea, herbalism
Origin of herbaceous
Related forms
her·ba·ceous·ly, adverbsem·i·her·ba·ceous, adjectiveun·her·ba·ceous, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for herbaceous
herbaceous
/ (hɜːˈbeɪʃəs) /
adjective
designating or relating to plants or plant parts that are fleshy as opposed to woodya herbaceous plant
(of petals and sepals) green and leaflike
of or relating to herbs
Derived Forms
herbaceously, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Science definitions for herbaceous
herb
[ ûrb ]
A flowering plant whose stem does not produce woody tissue and generally dies back at the end of each growing season. Both grasses and forbs are herbs.
Related forms
herbaceous adjective (hûr-bā′shəs, ûr-)The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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