Herbaceous: meaning, definitions and examples

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herbaceous

 

[ หŒhษœหหˆbeษชสƒษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

botanical

Of, relating to, or characteristic of an herb (typically a plant with a non-woody stem) or herbs in general. Herbaceous plants are known for their soft, green stems.

Synonyms

green, leafy, vegetal

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with colorful herbaceous plants.
  • Herbaceous stems are flexible and bend easily.
Context #2 | Adjective

culinary

Of or relating to herbs used in cooking, especially those with soft, non-woody stems. Herbaceous flavors are often fresh, aromatic, and vibrant.

Synonyms

aromatic, flavorful, fragrant

Examples of usage

  • The dish had a delicate herbaceous taste.
  • She enjoyed the herbaceous aroma of the soup.

Translations

Translations of the word "herbaceous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น herbรกceo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค•เฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช krautig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ herba

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะฒ'ัะฝะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zielny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ๆœฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท herbacรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ herbรกceo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท otsu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ๋ณธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุดุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bylinnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bylinnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‰ๆœฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zeliลกฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jurtkenndur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆำฉะฟั‚ะตัั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bitki mษ™nลŸษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ herbรกceo

Etymology

The word 'herbaceous' originated from the Middle English word 'herbaceous' which came from the Latin 'herbaceus', meaning 'pertaining to grass or plants'. This term has been used in botanical and culinary contexts to describe the characteristics of plants with soft, non-woody stems or the flavors of herbs used in cooking.

See also: herb, herbal, herbarium, herbicide, herbivore.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,049, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.