Meaning of herb in English

1. Pronunciation

   /(h)ərb/

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1. Noun

   herb

   Etymology

   Middle English: via Old French from Latin herba‘grass, green crops, herb’. Although herb has always been spelled with an h, pronunciation without it was usual until the 19th century and is still standard in the US

   Definitions

   1. a plant lacking a permanent woody stem

   Examples

   • « many are flowering garden plants or potherbs »
   • « some having medicinal properties »
   • « some are pests »
2. 2. aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities