herbalist
Americannoun
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a person who collects or deals in herbs, especially medicinal herbs.
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an author of an herbal.
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(formerly) a botanist.
noun
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a person who grows, collects, sells, or specializes in the use of herbs, esp medicinal herbs
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(formerly) a descriptive botanist
Etymology
Origin of herbalist
Example Sentences
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She has this energy boosting key from a Chinese herbalist lady in New York, like a tonic.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
Aminu said the herbalist rubbed some of the mixture on his foot, where he had been bitten, and he was told to drink the rest with the warning that it would make him feel nauseous.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
During one of the weekend’s lectures, Australian medical herbalist Lee Carroll explains how mushrooms have been used to boost immunity and extend health span for millennia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
As an herbalist, I believe it is important to consider all herbology traditions in forming your own beliefs and practices.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2024
Some herbalist on my mother’s side of the family started it ages ago.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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