herbal

noun
herb·​al | \ ˈ(h)ər-bəl How to pronounce herbal (audio) \

Definition of herbal

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a book about plants especially with reference to their medicinal properties
2 archaic : herbarium sense 1

herbal

adjective

Definition of herbal (Entry 2 of 2)

: of, relating to, utilizing, or made of herbs

Examples of herbal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

While many people have turned to herbals like gingko, St. John's Wort, and black cohash, Shen says these haven't been proven to be effective. Colleen Stinchcombe, Woman's Day, "How Long Does Menopause Last?," 6 Sep. 2018 If the traditional glass of warm milk is not your cup of tea, head for the herbals. Karen Campbell, BostonGlobe.com, "Trouble sleeping? Let your senses be your guide," 12 July 2018 There’s no data at all that suggests that any herbals, any supplements, will treat influenza or modify the course of the disease. Andy Marso, kansascity, "What’s a parent to do about this record-setting flu? Here’s what you should know," 28 Jan. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

One that's more than notebooks and pens but includes essential oils and herbal teas. al, "Birmingham high schoolers to receive mental health kits thanks to local effort," 14 Aug. 2019 This drink includes cold brew coffee, citrus sparkling water, and chamomile herbal tea. Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, "Celebrate National CBD Day With All These Very Chill Sales," 8 Aug. 2019 The herbal teas tasted nice, but the act of drinking a cup of tea is already relaxing. Maura Judkis, Twin Cities, "A dozen stress-relief snacks, tinctures and teas later, and she’s still anxious," 3 Aug. 2019 Capers provided briny bites, and thyme gave the dish an herbal base note. Washington Post, "Foolproof way to perfectly cooked fish? Try your Dutch oven," 10 July 2019 The name 7 Leaves stems from the seven ingredients used in the chain’s herbal tea. Anh Do, latimes.com, "The ‘Vietnamese American Starbucks’ unites four brothers whose drive stems from early poverty," 2 July 2019 Gruner veltliner is Austria’s No. 1 grape variety and wine style, a dry white that offers herbal notes, peppery spice, minerality and lively acidity. Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, "A lesson on wine terms that will go down easy," 13 June 2018 In air, Tsikrikas advises balancing out the frigid cabin conditions by avoiding cold beverages and drinking warm liquids, like hot water with lemon or a spicy herbal tea. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "How to Take a Long-Haul Flight—And Land Looking Totally Refreshed," 5 Aug. 2019 There are candies and brownies, too, all marketed as calming or anxiety-alleviating, with detailed explanations of how the herbal supplements, amino acids or compounds within can put us at ease. Maura Judkis, Twin Cities, "A dozen stress-relief snacks, tinctures and teas later, and she’s still anxious," 3 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of herbal

Noun

1516, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1612, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for herbal

herbal

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of herbal

: made of or relating to herbs

herbal

noun
herb·​al | \ ˈ(h)ər-bəl How to pronounce herbal (audio) \

Medical Definition of herbal

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a book about plants especially with reference to their medical properties

herbal

adjective

Medical Definition of herbal (Entry 2 of 2)

: of, relating to, or made of herbs

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