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erb
Definitions
1
noun
A
less
common
spelling
of
'
herb'
,
referring
to
a
plant
or
part
of
a
plant
used
for
its
flavor
,
scent
,
or
medicinal
properties
.
She
added
some
fresh
erb
to
the
soup
for
extra
flavor
.
In
medieval
times
,
people
believed
that
certain
erbs
had
magical
properties
.
The
garden
was
filled
with
a
variety
of
aromatic
erbs
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
herba
Originally meant
grass, green crops, or plants
Background
The word 'herb' comes from the Latin 'herba', which means grass or green crops. Over time, it came to refer specifically to plants used for flavoring or medicinal purposes.