herbal
1 of 2noun
herb·al ˈ(h)ər-bəl 
1
: a book about plants especially with reference to their medicinal properties
2
archaic : herbarium sense 1
3
: herbal medicine sense 2
Some herbals may indeed be gentle remedies. But using them with prescription drugs can be a dangerous mix.
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2 of 2adjective
: of, relating to, utilizing, or made of herbs
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 3 June 2022 From sweet to savory to spicy to herbal, this spread hits an impressive number of notes. Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2020 The result is a sweet herbal and almond softness that lingers long after the last sip. Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2022 Main Course: Maitake Mushrooms with Thyme and Sherry Woodsy and herbal, these mushrooms pair well with just about anything. Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 14 Dec. 2021 After a rain, the prairie smells woodsy and herbal. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2021 Their meads, honey wines that harken back to medieval times but have made a comeback, offer the mouthfeel of an English cider with varying levels of dry to fruity with apple, citrus, herbal, and floral flavors. BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2021 Pintas 2017 is like an explosion of herbal and minty notes on the palate. Per And Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021 The color is translucent ruby, the aromas lifted with violets and roses, the flavors light and herbal. Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2020 Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2022 Poy-Sian is ubiquitous in Thailand, where everyone from motorcycle drivers to office workers rely on a whiff of its acute herbal scent—a combination of menthol, camphor, eucalyptus, and borneol oils—to stay energized. Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 3 Sep. 2022 But in Tirharad, Theo and Bronwyn are on their own, fighting off an Orc with little but garden shears, herbal powders, and a rope. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022 At her rooftop bar set above Casa Hoyos, visitors can try earthy, herbal drinks made with Mexican spirits such as sotol, raicilla, and mezcal mixed with herbs grown from her on-site garden. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 The slightly floral, herbal pairing of Lillet Blanc and tonic water is a great no-brainer summer aperitif. Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The traditional Hindu system of medicine is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems, and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing to treat imbalances. Meehika Barua, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Aug. 2022 Kardashian first revealed her struggle with psoriasis in a 2011 episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and has since posted about trying everything from herbal ointments and seaweed skincare products to a low-acidity diet and detox smoothies. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Give someone the gift of good vibes with this soy wax candle, which contains an herbal blend of sage, lavender, oakmoss, and amber and exactly zero negative energy. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Well structured, round with dense yellow fruit, a little waxy and herbal. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 3 June 2022 From sweet to savory to spicy to herbal, this spread hits an impressive number of notes. Gabriela Aoun, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2020 The result is a sweet herbal and almond softness that lingers long after the last sip. Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2022 Main Course: Maitake Mushrooms with Thyme and Sherry Woodsy and herbal, these mushrooms pair well with just about anything. Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, 14 Dec. 2021 After a rain, the prairie smells woodsy and herbal. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2021 Their meads, honey wines that harken back to medieval times but have made a comeback, offer the mouthfeel of an English cider with varying levels of dry to fruity with apple, citrus, herbal, and floral flavors. BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2021 Pintas 2017 is like an explosion of herbal and minty notes on the palate. Per And Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021 The color is translucent ruby, the aromas lifted with violets and roses, the flavors light and herbal. Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2020 Adjective
Her mother, Joan Smoke, a principal at the school on their reserve, sits on a couch opposite Sophia after serving herbal tea. Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2022 Poy-Sian is ubiquitous in Thailand, where everyone from motorcycle drivers to office workers rely on a whiff of its acute herbal scent—a combination of menthol, camphor, eucalyptus, and borneol oils—to stay energized. Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 3 Sep. 2022 But in Tirharad, Theo and Bronwyn are on their own, fighting off an Orc with little but garden shears, herbal powders, and a rope. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022 At her rooftop bar set above Casa Hoyos, visitors can try earthy, herbal drinks made with Mexican spirits such as sotol, raicilla, and mezcal mixed with herbs grown from her on-site garden. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 The slightly floral, herbal pairing of Lillet Blanc and tonic water is a great no-brainer summer aperitif. Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The traditional Hindu system of medicine is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems, and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing to treat imbalances. Meehika Barua, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Aug. 2022 Kardashian first revealed her struggle with psoriasis in a 2011 episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and has since posted about trying everything from herbal ointments and seaweed skincare products to a low-acidity diet and detox smoothies. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Give someone the gift of good vibes with this soy wax candle, which contains an herbal blend of sage, lavender, oakmoss, and amber and exactly zero negative energy. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1612, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing herbal
Medical Definition
herbal 1 of 2
noun
herb·al ˈ(h)ər-bəl
1
: a book about plants especially with reference to their medical properties
2
: herbal remedy
herbal
2 of 2adjective
: of, relating to, or made of herbs