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Herb

/hɜːb/
A plant valued for its flavor, aroma, or medicinal properties.

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Examples:

She adds fresh herbs to the salad.Thyme is a popular herb for cooking.

Etymology:

etymology
The word herb comes from the Old French erbe, from Latin herba meaning grass, herb. It has been used in English since the late 13th century, denoting green plants used for seasoning and medicine.

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14 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
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