HERBARIUMS

Noun

herbariums

plural of herbarium

Source: Wiktionary


HERBARIUM

Her*ba"ri*um, n.; pl. E. Herbariums, L. Herbaria. Etym: [LL., fr. L. herba. See Herb, and cf. Arbor, Herbary.]

1. A collection of dried specimens of plants, systematically arranged. Gray.

2. A book or case for preserving dried plants.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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