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[ hur-bey-shuhs, ur- ] / hɜrˈbeɪ ʃəs, ɜr- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR herbaceous ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectiveof, relating to, or characteristic of an herb; herblike. (of plants or plant parts) - not woody.
- having the texture, color, etc., of an ordinary foliage leaf.
Origin of herbaceous1640–50; <Latin herbāceus grassy, like grass, equivalent to herb(a) grass, herbs + -āceus-aceous OTHER WORDS FROM herbaceousher·ba·ceous·ly, adverbsem·i·her·ba·ceous, adjectiveun·her·ba·ceous, adjectiveWords nearby herbaceousHeralds' College, Heralds' Office, Herat, Hérault, herb, herbaceous, herbaceous border, herbage, herbal, herbalism, herbalist Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for herbaceousIt is not overtly hoppy, and the herbaceous, citrusy notes replace any bitter ones. Wine Snobs, There’s a Beer for You|Jordan Salcito|April 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST They are vinous, herbaceous, and reminiscent of sourdough yeast starter. Wine Snobs, There’s a Beer for You|Jordan Salcito|April 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST We sampled dozens of olive varieties, ranging from light and briny to cured and herbaceous. Into the Heart of Turkey|Sophie Menin|September 28, 2010|DAILY BEAST This handsome, hardy, herbaceous perennial was brought from Carolina in the year 1766. Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers|John Wood
If any of the herbaceous plants were neglected to be divided last month, do not omit it now. The American Flower Garden Directory|Thomas Hibbert It is herbaceous and perennial, and proves hardy in this climate if planted on a well-drained soil of a vegetable character. Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers|John Wood One thing is very certain, however,—it is time wasted to plant a hardy garden of herbaceous plants in shallow soil. The Garden, You, and I|Mabel Osgood Wright Although the muskrat is herbaceous by nature, it is known to eat the flesh of clams. The Accomplished Muskrat Trapper|A. E. (Arno Erdman) Schmidt
British Dictionary definitions for herbaceous
adjectivedesignating or relating to plants or plant parts that are fleshy as opposed to woodya herbaceous plant (of petals and sepals) green and leaflike of or relating to herbs Derived forms of herbaceousherbaceously, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to herbaceousfragrant, seasoned, piquant, appetizing, hot, aromatic, tangy, peppery, tasty, fiery, sweet, savory, fresh, distinctive, zesty, decorative, ambrosial, flavorsome, keen, perfumed |