herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs 
1
a
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an herb
b
of a stem
: having little or no woody tissue and persisting usually for a single growing season
2
: having the texture, color, or appearance of a leaf
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Kurkdjian, envisioning a shirtless man emerging from the ocean, softened the formula of a classic fougère—an herbaceous composition common to men’s colognes—with sultry hints of vanilla.
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Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
The Tequila features a bright, herbaceous agave flavor, citrus and pepper notes, and a smooth, spicy finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Dimitri Weber, creator of fragrance brand Goldfield & Banks, is convinced that kunzea (a spiky flower native to Australia and New Zealand) will reign supreme in perfume thanks to its fresh, herbaceous aroma with a hint of fall spice.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Wear patterns from subfossils also indicate that the woolly rhino likely used its front horn to expose herbaceous vegetation in shallow snow.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2024
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Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
The Tequila features a bright, herbaceous agave flavor, citrus and pepper notes, and a smooth, spicy finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Dimitri Weber, creator of fragrance brand Goldfield & Banks, is convinced that kunzea (a spiky flower native to Australia and New Zealand) will reign supreme in perfume thanks to its fresh, herbaceous aroma with a hint of fall spice.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 6 Sep. 2024
Wear patterns from subfossils also indicate that the woolly rhino likely used its front horn to expose herbaceous vegetation in shallow snow.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2024
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herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs
1
: of, relating to, or resembling an herb
2
: being a stem with little or no woody tissue and lasting usually only for a single growing season
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