HERBACEOUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

herbaceously (not comparable)

In a herbaceous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


HERBACEOUS

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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