herbaceous
(adjective) characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
Source: WordNet® 3.1
herbaceous (comparative more herbaceous, superlative most herbaceous)
(botany) Not woody, lacking lignified tissues.
(wine) Not woody in flavor.
(dated) Feeding on herbs and soft plants.
• woody
Source: Wiktionary
Her*ba"ceous, a. Etym: [L. herbaceus grassy. See Herb.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to herbs; having the nature, texture, or characteristics, of an herb; as, herbaceous plants; an herbaceous stem.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
31 January 2025
(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”
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