potherb

[ pot-urb, -hurb ]

noun

1. any leafy green vegetable prepared as food by cooking in a pot, such as spinach, or herb added as seasoning in cooking, such as thyme.

potherb

/ ˈpɒtˌhɜːb /

noun

1. any plant having leaves, flowers, stems, etc, that are used in cooking for seasoning and flavouring or are eaten as a vegetable

Word History and Origins

Origin of potherb¹

First recorded in 1530–40; pot ¹ + herb

Example Sentences

Chili plants and Cape gooseberries abounded, and many a potherb pleasant to behold and good in a curry.

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This plant was formerly cultivated as a potherb, and is now commonly found on waste ground near villages.

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It is grown in some parts for use as a potherb, and an aromatic oil is also obtained from the seeds.

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We are told in the books that it is a potherb, an aromatic stimulant, even a remedy for toothache.

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