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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This light, herbaceous chicken dinner is refreshingly easy to prepare.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Sunday Chicken tastes deeply savory and comforting, with the mustard and oregano giving the crispy skin a subtle tang and herbaceous warmth.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Our testers loved the vibrant color of this cocktail, and the grassy, herbaceous garden flavor.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Show attendees were eager to see the year’s blue-ribbon horticulture awards for roses, cut-stem flowers, herbaceous perennials and dozens of other plant categories that were displayed in Templars Hall.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Sunday Chicken tastes deeply savory and comforting, with the mustard and oregano giving the crispy skin a subtle tang and herbaceous warmth.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Our testers loved the vibrant color of this cocktail, and the grassy, herbaceous garden flavor.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Show attendees were eager to see the year’s blue-ribbon horticulture awards for roses, cut-stem flowers, herbaceous perennials and dozens of other plant categories that were displayed in Templars Hall.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
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“Herbaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbaceous. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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