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herbaceous

her·ba·ceous [ hur báyshəss, ur báyshəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. without woody stems: describes plants or plant parts that are fleshy and wither after each growing season, as opposed to plants such as trees that grow woody stems and are persistent

2. resembling leaves: similar to leaves in color and general appearance

3. of aromatic plants: relating to aromatic herbs such as sage, dill, or thyme

[Mid-17th century. < Latin herbaceus< herba "grass, herb"]

her·ba·ceous·ly adverb
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