n. | 1. | A plant whose stem does not become woody and permanent, but dies, at least down to the ground, after flowering. | |||||||||||||||||||||
2. | Grass; herbage.
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Noun | 1. | herb - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests Synonyms: herbaceous plant |
2. | herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities |