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
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The whiskey has a nose of vanilla and caramel with that iconic caramel corn sweetness bourbon lovers have grown accustomed to with EH Taylor along with some herbaceous undertones and a finish with cinnamon and spearmint notes.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
This tall drink uses equal parts mezcal and dry vermouth, along with some herbaceous yellow chartreuse.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
What Alcohol Goes Well With Cucumber? With its herbaceous qualities, gin is a natural pairing with the palate-cleansing crispness of cucumber.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
The Greek Goddess salad bowl with its herbaceous green goddess dressing is a must-order.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
This tall drink uses equal parts mezcal and dry vermouth, along with some herbaceous yellow chartreuse.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025
What Alcohol Goes Well With Cucumber? With its herbaceous qualities, gin is a natural pairing with the palate-cleansing crispness of cucumber.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
The Greek Goddess salad bowl with its herbaceous green goddess dressing is a must-order.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Herbaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbaceous. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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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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