herb

as in spice
a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples on the Web Fresh fruits and herbs are also highlighted in the cocktails. Anna Haines, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Can the herb, something with therapeutic properties, really sabotage your fitness goal? Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024 Here are a few simple swaps: Herbs: Swap any fresh herb, like parsley or thyme, for the tarragon. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024 Then there’s his stuffing, packed with herbs, sausage, and chestnuts—a rich, hearty dish that manages to feel both familiar and elevated all at once. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for herb 

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“Herb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herb. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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