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herbaceous

Syllabification: (her·ba·ceous)
Pronunciation: /(h)ərˈbāSHəs/

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Definition of herbaceous

adjective

  • of, denoting, or relating to herbs (in the botanical sense).

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin herbaceus 'grassy' (from herba 'grass, herb') + -ous

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Definition of herbaceous in the British & World English dictionary