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her·ba·ceous \(ˈ)(h)ər|bāshəs\ adjective Etymology: Latin herbaceus grassy, from herba grass, herb + -aceus -aceous 1. a. : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an herb b. of a stem : having little or no woody tissue and persisting usually for a single growing season 2. : having the texture, color, or appearance of a leaf < herbaceous sepals > • her·ba·ceous·ly adverb • her·ba·ceous·ness noun -es |