herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs 
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
Examples of herbaceous in a Sentence
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That’s what this herbaceous, floral, and citrusy scent is selling to all of those who encounter its transportive powers.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
Its sweet acidity packs a vibrant punch into any recipe, like these pineapple basil sundaes for an aromatic, herbaceous sweet treat.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 May 2024
The herbaceous, hearty cube shape looks elegant in a soap dish or hung by the bath.
—Jamie Sims Angela Koh Caitie Kelly Gage Daughdrill Shannon Adducci Ella Riley-Adams Caitie Kelly Angela Koh, New York Times, 2 May 2024
For dessert, fresh thyme offers an herbaceous note to housemade gelato.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
In this herbaceous version, filets are marinated and layered with a coriander mint pesto and topped with crispy potato salli strips for texture.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
This wild beach with its coarse sand enjoys shelter beneath the Cap Prim headland and is reached via an enchanting hike through pine trees, clusters of rosemary, and other herbaceous plant life.
—Anya Meyerowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
This herbaceous peony is a mid-season bloomer that flowers in late spring and early summer, usually around June.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
But don’t overlook the house signatures, such as the Wisconsin Avenue Jones, a complex mix of 100-proof bourbon, herbaceous Yellow Chartreuse and a hit of mint.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
Its sweet acidity packs a vibrant punch into any recipe, like these pineapple basil sundaes for an aromatic, herbaceous sweet treat.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 May 2024
The herbaceous, hearty cube shape looks elegant in a soap dish or hung by the bath.
—Jamie Sims Angela Koh Caitie Kelly Gage Daughdrill Shannon Adducci Ella Riley-Adams Caitie Kelly Angela Koh, New York Times, 2 May 2024
For dessert, fresh thyme offers an herbaceous note to housemade gelato.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
In this herbaceous version, filets are marinated and layered with a coriander mint pesto and topped with crispy potato salli strips for texture.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
This wild beach with its coarse sand enjoys shelter beneath the Cap Prim headland and is reached via an enchanting hike through pine trees, clusters of rosemary, and other herbaceous plant life.
—Anya Meyerowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
This herbaceous peony is a mid-season bloomer that flowers in late spring and early summer, usually around June.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
But don’t overlook the house signatures, such as the Wisconsin Avenue Jones, a complex mix of 100-proof bourbon, herbaceous Yellow Chartreuse and a hit of mint.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
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herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs
1
: of, relating to, or resembling an herb
2
: being a stem with little or no woody tissue and lasting usually only for a single growing season
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