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 wine exhibits notes of citrus, green apple, peach and herbaceous flavors, complemented by a delicate minerality.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The result is a delicately fruity, herbaceous sangria with just the right amount of citrus zip.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Caterpillars eat native tree leaves, not the squishy, herbaceous plants.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
Fujian cuisine comes from Southeastern China and has influenced many other Southeast Asian cuisines: think bright and herbaceous and fresh seafood.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The result is a delicately fruity, herbaceous sangria with just the right amount of citrus zip.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Caterpillars eat native tree leaves, not the squishy, herbaceous plants.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 7 July 2025
Fujian cuisine comes from Southeastern China and has influenced many other Southeast Asian cuisines: think bright and herbaceous and fresh seafood.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
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“Herbaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbaceous. Accessed 29 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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