herb

• Nom désignant une plante ou une partie de plante appréciée pour ses propriétés médicinales, gustatives ou aromatiques, souvent utilisée en cuisine ou comme remède.

A noun referring to a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities, often used in cooking or as a remedy.

1. Culinary herbA2formalculinary

   A plant whose leaves, seeds, or flowers are used for flavoring food.

   Plante aromatique culinaire

   • She added fresh basil and oregano, two popular herbs, to the pasta sauce.
   • Rosemary is a fragrant herb often used with roasted meats.
   • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried thyme, a versatile herb.

   Synonymesaromaticcondimentflavoringpotherbseasoningspice

2. Medicinal herbB1formalmedical

   A plant used for its medicinal properties, often in traditional or alternative medicine.

   plante médicinale

   • Echinacea is an herb believed to boost the immune system.
   • Ginger is a common herb used to relieve nausea.
   • Many ancient cultures relied on local herbs for healing.

   Synonymessimple

3. General plantB2formal

   Any plant with a non-woody stem that dies down to the ground after flowering.

   plante herbacée

   • The garden is full of flowering herbs and shrubs.
   • Botanists classify this plant as a perennial herb.
   • Herbs are often grown in small pots on windowsills.

   Synonymesherbaceous plant