herb herb /ˈhɝːb/

noun

1. () Aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities  ( herb )
   aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
    Herbs are commonly used in cooking to add flavor and aroma to dishes
   Herbs are commonly used in cooking to add flavor and aroma to dishes
   
   
2. () A plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests  ( herbaceous plant , herb )
   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
    An herb is a plant or a part of a plant that is used for its medicinal or therapeutic properties
   An herb is a plant or a part of a plant that is used for its medicinal or therapeutic properties