Herb

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. And flocks Grazing the tender herb. - Milton. Herb bennet (Bot.) See Bennet. Herb Christopher (Bot.) an herb (Actæa spicata), whose root is used in nervous diseases; the baneberry. The name is occasionally given to other plants, as the royal fern, the wood betony, etc. Herb Gerard (Bot.) the goutweed; - so called in honor of St. Gerard, who used to be invoked against the gout. Herb grace (Bot.) See Rue. - Dr. Prior. Herb Margaret (Bot.) the daisy. See Marguerite. Herb Paris (Bot.) an Old World plant related to the trillium (Paris quadrifolia), commonly reputed poisonous. Herb Robert (Bot.) a species of Geranium (Geranium Robertianum.

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

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