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Herb
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a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley
What is an "herb"?
An herb is a type of plant that people use for cooking or medicine, often for the flavorful leaves, seeds, or flowers they produce. Examples include mint, parsley, basil, and rosemary. Herbs add taste and aroma to food dishes, and some also have medicinal properties that people use for various health purposes.
Examples
I love the aroma of fresh herbs in my kitchen.
02
a non-woody plant, often flowering, which may be grown for culinary, medicinal, or ornamental purposes, or may be considered a weed
Examples
Mint is an herb that spreads quickly in the garden.
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