herb
Pronunciation: [hɜrb]
Word
Context: "food and cooking"
(noun) a plant used for flavoring food or for medicinal purposes. Herbs can add taste to your meals or help you feel better when you're sick.
Example
I love adding fresh basil as an herb to my pasta dishes.
Example
The soup tasted bland because I forgot to add any herbs.
Example
Which herb do you think adds the best flavor to chicken?
Context: "medicine"
(noun) a plant that can be used to help treat health problems. Some herbs can act like medicine and help your body in different ways.
Example
Ginger is an herb known for helping with stomach issues.
Example
Not all herbs are safe; some can actually make you feel worse.
Example
Have you ever used an herb to help with a cold?
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