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herb

[urb, hurb] / ɜrb, hɜrb /








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Lev Sercarz is fond of adding fenugreek, a fiber-rich herb, to hot or cold water to make a particularly bold-tasting infusion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

They are home to rare and threatened species, such as the bluebell, the herb Paris, the barbastelle bat and the red-listed and locally declining marsh tit.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

A good starting formula is one aromatic, one fresh herb and one dried herb or spice.

From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026

The herb has been used for more than 1,000 years and has traditionally been associated with "blacken hair and nourish essence."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 7, 2026

“It’s from my latest vocabulary lesson. It means shrewd or skillful, though you might be confusing it with the herb used for easing sore teeth and gums.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Crisp, with notes of green apple and ripe pear and a kiss of pepper and herbs, it pairs with everything from seafood to salad to schnitzel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

The team identified 29 different kinds of phytoliths representing grasses, herbs, and woody plants.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026

In summer, mine is a pan of roasted red onion, red pepper, squash and eggplant, marinated while warm in olive oil, herbs and a splash of red wine vinegar.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Agricultural produce commonly exported includes mangoes, avocados, herbs and grapes.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

“He’s doing fine, thank you, Matthias. I’m just going to get some herbs for the Abbot. Shouldn’t you be lying down? Your face looks terribly puffy.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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