Meaning of "herb" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HERB

From Old French herbe, from Latin herba grass, green plants.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF HERB

herb  [hɜːb]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HERB

Herb is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HERB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Herb

In general use, herbs are any plants used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs as referring to the leafy green parts of a plant, from a "spice", a product from another part of the plant, including seeds, berries, bark, roots and fruits. In botanical English the word "herb" is also used as a synonym of "herbaceous plant". Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, and in some cases spiritual usage. General usage of the term "herb" differs between culinary herbs and medicinal herbs. In medicinal or spiritual use any of the parts of the plant might be considered "herbs", including leaves, roots, flowers, seeds, resin, root bark, inner bark, berries and sometimes the pericarp or other portions of the plant. The word "herb" is pronounced /ˈɜrb/ by most North American speakers and in some dialects in the UK, or /ˈhɜrb/ by some North American speakers and in other English-speaking countries.

Definition of herb in the English dictionary

The definition of herb in the dictionary is a seed-bearing plant whose aerial parts do not persist above ground at the end of the growing season; herbaceous plant. Other definition of herb is any of various usually aromatic plants, such as parsley, rue, and rosemary, that are used in cookery and medicine.

TRANSLATION OF HERB

Find out the translation of herb to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of herb from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «herb» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: > 香草
• Translator English - Spanish: hierba
• English: herb
• Translator English - Hindi: जड़ी बूटी
• Translator English - Arabic: عشبة
• Translator English - Russian: травы
• Translator English - Portuguese: erva
• Translator English - Bengali: ঔষধি
• Translator English - French: herbe
• Translator English - Malay: Herba
• Translator English - German: Kraut
• Translator English - Japanese: ハーブ
• Translator English - Korean: 허브
• Translator English - Javanese: Herbal
• Translator English - Vietnamese: thảo mộc
• Translator English - Tamil: மூலிகை
• Translator English - Marathi: औषधी वनस्पती
• Translator English - Turkish: ot
• Translator English - Italian: erba aromatica
• Translator English - Polish: zioło
• Translator English - Ukrainian: трави
• Translator English - Romanian: plante medicinale
• Translator English - Greek: βότανο
• Translator English - Afrikaans: plante
• Translator English - Swedish: ört
• Translator English - Norwegian: urt

7 QUOTES WITH «HERB»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word herb.

1

Tom Douglas

My favorite way to cook trout is whole, bone-in, on the grill. The fish are stuffed with sliced lemons and herb sprigs, brushed with oil, and cooked over fairly hot coals until the skin is crisp and the flesh is moist and flaky. Go ahead and gild the lily by adding a sauce.

2

Maureen Dowd

Eric Schmidt looks innocent enough, with his watercolor blue eyes and his tiny office full of toys and his Google campus stocked with volleyball courts and unlocked bikes and wheat-grass shots and cereal dispensers and Haribo Gummi Bears and heated toilet seats and herb gardens and parking lots with cords hanging to plug in electric cars.

3

Bob Marley

Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.

4

Bob Marley

When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself.

5

Willie Nelson

I think people need to be educated to the fact that marijuana is not a drug. Marijuana is an herb and a flower. God put it here. If He put it here and He wants it to grow, what gives the government the right to say that God is wrong?

6

Rene Redzepi

I can tell you one of the most surprising ingredients I've ever found. Perhaps five years ago on a beach I saw this herb that looked exactly like chives. I put it in my mouth and started chewing and, surprise, it tasted exactly like coriander.

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Steve Zahn

I have raised beds, perennial beds, cut flower beds. I have an island on a pond that's just covered in peonies. I have an herb garden, tons of vegetables, raspberries. I have everything. I'm a green guy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HERB»

Discover the use of herb in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to herb and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Complete Herb Book

Describes the history, characteristics, and uses of the most poplar herbs, offers advice on growing herbs, and shares information on herbal remedies, recipes, and other uses.

Jekka McVicar, 2008

The Herb Book: The Most Complete Catalog of Herbs Ever Published

More than 2,000 complete and concise descriptions of herbs, illustrated by more than 275 line drawings, offer natural aids to health and happiness. Includes tips on growing, botanical medicine, seasoning, and much more.

John Lust, 2014

Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions: Clinical Implications ...

Detailed and evidence-based, this comprehensive guide presents interactions between drugs and herbs and selected herbs and nutrients, including foods and dietary factors.

Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, Jonathan Treasure, Dwight L. McKee, 2008

Herb Brooks: The Inside Story of a Hockey Mastermind

This book is Gilbert_s memoir of Brooks. Neither strictly biography or tell-all exposé, Herb Brooks: The Inside Story of a Hockey Mastermind is the story of an extraordinary man as it emerged in the course of a remarkable friendship.

John Gilbert, 2010

Herb Ritts: L.A. Style

'Herb Ritts' traces the life and career of the iconic photographer through a selection of both renowned and previously unpublished photographs and two insightful essays.

Herb Ritts, Paul Martineau, 2012

Neem: The Ultimate Herb

The most comprehensive book about neem, the world's most amazing plant, provides easy-to-understand instructions for using neem along with credible scientific evidence as to its effectiveness.

John Conrick, 2001

The Herb Ellis Jazz Guitar Method: Rhythm Shapes

The Herb Ellis Jazz Guitar Method is designed to take the mystery out of playing jazz guitar.

Herb Ellis, Colgan Bryan, Terry Holmes, 1996

Black Cumin: The Magical Egyptian Herb for Allergies, ...

Written by leading experts on black cumin, this is the first book to fully explore the amazing effectiveness of this herb against immune-system disorders, allergies, asthma, and skin problems.

Peter Schleicher, Mohamed Saleh, 2000

Chassis Engineering

Chassis Engineering for HP Cars Manual Chassis Design Covers Center Of Gravity And Roll Center Enhancing Road Handling Ability Step-By-Step Guide Tire Technology And Front and Rear Suspensions Brakes; Shocks And Springs

Herb Adams, 1993

The Little Herb Encyclopedia: The Handbook of Natures ...

Quick reference to find answers to common herb questions. Handbook of natures remedies for a healthier life.

Jack Ritchason, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HERB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term herb is used in the context of the following news items.

The herb of the year: Savory | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Savory, the International Herb Association's herb of the year, is a cooking herb that's around year-round. There are two popular species in its ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»

Ninth annual Herb Festival set for St. Ansgar : Mitchell County Press

The St. Ansgar Children's Garden is one of the featured gardens during St. Ansgar's annual Herb Fest. The garden is located by Wee Saints ... «Mason City Globe Gazette, Jul 15»

Harbor Country News > News > Herb & Crust Cafe serves up …

Jocelyne Tuszynski recently opened the Herb & Crust Cafe in the Local Harvest Market at 12120 Red Arrow Highway (near the intersection ... «Harborcountry News, Jul 15»

The Times recommends: Herb Krohn for Port of Seattle …

Choosing among them isn't easy, but Herb Krohn stands out as the top candidate because of his strong record of public advocacy and concrete ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»

Yoga, herb workshops offered - Herald Mail Media: Health

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Harmony Healing Arts Center, at 211 E. New St. in Shepherdstown, is offering the following: • Seasonal health ... «Herald-Mail Media, Jul 15»

Stellar playmaker Herb Wakabayashi was a star on the ice - The …

Herb Wakabayashi overcame a diminutive physique to skate in three Winter Olympics as a hockey player – not for his Canadian birthplace, but ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»

CLUB - Illinois Valley Herb Guild - The Times: Happenings

The Illinois Valley Herb Guild will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the Putnam County Senior Center in Standard. Speaker will be Bob ... «MyWebTimes.com, Jul 15»

VIDEO: Inside the success of Coast's own Gourmet Garden …

While the Palmwoods organic herb packaging company has emerged as a leader in the use of technology for research and operations, what ... «The Sunshine Coast Daily, Jul 15»

The Confederate Flag and the 10 Commandments | Herb Silverman

South Carolina finally did the right thing by removing the Confederate battle flag from capitol grounds. The state had been bitterly divided about ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

Colonial Herb Garden Gathering and Gallery Talks at the The Wilton …

The Colonial Herb Garden and the current exhibitions at the Wilton Historical Society will be the setting for a garden gathering with a talk about ... «CT News, Jul 15»