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 herbsrosemary, sage, and other herbs
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Recent Examples of herbJohn had become seriously ill with a liver disease, and the couple had relocated to Koh Samui to seek out a special herb that grew here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Oct. 2026 If garlic or onions regularly leave you smelling off, Cleveland Clinic suggests using them sparingly or swapping in herbs and spices.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2026 The clinic also suggests swapping garlic and onions for herbs and spices if those foods trigger odor.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2026 Head outside, and orchard and Japanese gardens span the exterior, alongside flower and herb gardens for plenty of greenery.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
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spice
Noun
Rosemary, the resort’s signature restaurant serves plant-forward cuisine that incorporates regional ingredients and spices.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2026
Next, add 5 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes.