kruid — meaning in English
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English meaning
- condiment noun A sauce, relish or seasoning added to food at the table to improve its flavour.
- herb noun A plant used to flavour food, especially the leaves.
- herbal adj Made from or relating to herbs and plants, rather than manufactured chemicals.
- spice noun A dried plant substance, such as pepper or cinnamon, used to flavor food.
- wort noun A plant, especially one used for food or medicine — often the second half of a plant's name, as in "St. John's wort."
Senses
kruid is used for these senses in English:
- condiment Something used to enhance the flavor of food, for example, salt or pepper, especially when added by the eater to taste rather than by the cook.
- herb (countable) Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.
- herb (countable) A plant whose roots, leaves or seeds, etc. are used in medicine.
- herbal Made from or with herbs.
- spice (countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.
- wort (archaic, or, historical) Now chiefly as the second element in the names of plants: a plant used for food or medicine.
herb — full definition
- noun A plant used to flavour food, especially the leaves.
- noun A plant used in traditional or alternative medicine.