1 a plant whose leaves, flowers or seeds are used to flavour food, in medicines or for their pleasant smell. PARSLEY, MINT and OREGANO are all herbs:
a herb garden * (AmE) an herb garden
2 (technical) a plant with a soft stem that dies down after flowering
herbal adjective:
herbal medicine / remedies * herbal tea
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