herbal
Americanadjective
noun
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a book about herbs or plants, usually describing their medicinal values.
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a herbarium.
adjective
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of or relating to herbs, usually culinary or medicinal herbs
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informal interested or participating in activities relating to esoteric philosophies, traditional remedies, etc
noun
Etymology
Origin of herbal
First recorded in 1510–20, herbal is from the Medieval Latin word herbālis of, belonging to grass or herbs. See herb, -al 1
Vocabulary lists containing herbal
Example Sentences
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Herbal tea may sound a little grandma-ish — and perhaps it is — but it’s also secretly extremely chic.
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026
Herbal remedies and supplements were also widespread, with some videos selling products and using imagery that suggested medical authority.
From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026
Herbal and dietary supplements, however, aren’t regulated for safety, efficacy, or quality.
From Slate • Sep. 29, 2024
Mix and match two kits with Spiced, Green, Herbal, Lemon or Hibiscus flavors.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023
There were quieter expeditions ashore, other days, with the Master Herbal who taught the ways and properties of things that grow; and the Master Hand taught sleight and jugglery and the lesser arts of Changing.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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