herbarium
What is another word for herbarium? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A collection of dried plants that have been preserved for study.
We haven't recorded synonyms for herbarium yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use herbarium
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
press specimens for a herbarium
a university herbarium
catalogue a herbarium collection
visit the herbarium
The word is mostly used in botanical and scientific contexts.
Etymology
Herbarium comes straight from the Latin word herbārium. It shares a root with the word arbor, making the two words doublets of one another.
Full origin of herbarium →Frequently asked questions
What does herbarium mean?
A herbarium is either a collection of dried, pressed plants kept for study, or the building where such a collection is stored.
Is herbarium a Latin word?
Yes, it comes directly from the Latin herbārium.
What is the plural of herbarium?
Both herbariums and herbaria are used as the plural form.
