herb
/hɜːb/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: herbs
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A plant whose stem is not woody and does not persist beyond each growing season.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “herb” mean?
A plant whose stem is not woody and does not persist beyond each growing season.
Is “herb” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.