adj
Uncommon
herbal
HUR-buhl
Herbal (adj) means Made from or relating to herbs and plants, rather than manufactured chemicals. Example: “She prefers herbal remedies over over-the-counter painkillers.”
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Made from or relating to herbs and plants, rather than manufactured chemicals.
"Herbal tea has a nice aroma and is good for a stuffy head."
"She prefers herbal remedies over over-the-counter painkillers."
"The shop sells a wide range of herbal teas."
How to use herbal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to or made from plants, especially in the context of remedies, teas, or supplements.
Common pairings
herbal tea
herbal remedy
herbal supplement
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Word forms
- Plural
- herbals
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Etymology
Borrowed from Old French herbal. By surface analysis, herb + -al
Rhymes for herbal
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What does “herbal” mean?
The word “herbal” means made from or relating to herbs and plants, rather than manufactured chemicals. In plain terms, relating to or made from plants, especially in the context of remedies, teas, or supplements.
How do you pronounce “herbal”?
“Herbal” is pronounced HUR-buhl (/ˈɝbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “herbal” in a sentence?
Here is “herbal” used in a sentence: “She prefers herbal remedies over over-the-counter painkillers.”
What part of speech is “herbal”?
“Herbal” is an adjective.
Is “herbal” a common word?
“Herbal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
