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 palate is bold and vibrant, revealing herbaceous notes of bell pepper layered with warm spice.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike those that lean slightly sweet, this fragrance contains whispers of salty ambergris, herbaceous clary sage, and a touch of Okoume wood.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Turkey Tetrazzini is the holy grail of a baked spaghetti casseroles: A creamy and cheesy sauce coats cooked turkey with lots of herbaceous and aromatic notes.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Unlike those that lean slightly sweet, this fragrance contains whispers of salty ambergris, herbaceous clary sage, and a touch of Okoume wood.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Turkey Tetrazzini is the holy grail of a baked spaghetti casseroles: A creamy and cheesy sauce coats cooked turkey with lots of herbaceous and aromatic notes.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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“Herbaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbaceous. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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