HERBACEOUS

herbaceous

(adjective) characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

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.

Antonyms

• 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



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