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Food Ingredients - Herbs

Here you will learn the names of different herbs in English such as "mint", "oregano", and "parsley".

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a type of herbaceous plant with greenish-yellow flowers and edible leaves and stems, commonly found in coastal regions

Ex: The chef added a handful of Alexanders to the salad .
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alkanet
[noun]

a herb with blue-purple flowers, known for its medicinal and soothing properties

Ex: She sprinkled alkanet petals in her bathwater , turning it into a relaxing and visually appealing soak .
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angelica
[noun]

a herbaceous plant known for its aromatic and medicinal properties

Ex: They garnished their summer cocktails with a sprig of angelica.
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artemisia
[noun]

a genus of aromatic plants commonly known as mugworts or wormwoods

Ex: The subtle bitterness artemisia balanced the sweetness of the dessert .
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basil
[noun]

a plant of the mint family with aromatic leaves that are eaten raw or cooked

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bay leaf
[noun]

the scented dried leaves of the bay tree, used in cooking

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borage
[noun]

a Mediterranean herb that is obtained from a plant with purple flowers and hairy leaves that are used in salads

Ex: She harvested borage leaves and used them as a garnish for her summer salads .
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chervil
[noun]

the fresh green leaves of a plant of the parsley family that is used in cooking

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chicory
[noun]

a blue-flowered herb of the daisy family, the root of which can be used with coffee and the leaves of which eaten in a salad

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chives
[noun]

the slender leaves of a plant closely related to the onion, with purple flowers, that is used as a culinary herb

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cilantro
[noun]

a leafy herb that has a strong and slightly sour taste

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an herb known for its soothing aroma and potential therapeutic properties

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clove
[noun]

the dried brown flower bud of a tropical tree that is used as a spice

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coriander
[noun]

a scented herb of the parsley family, the leaves and seeds of which are used in cooking to add flavor to the food

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costmary
[noun]

an aromatic herb known for its minty fragrance and medicinal properties

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dill
[noun]

a scented annual herb of the parsley family used as a culinary or medicinal herb

Ex: They dill as a key ingredient in their pickling recipe .
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fennel
[noun]

a plant with feathery leaves and a round thick stem, used as a vegetable or for adding flavor to food

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garlic
[noun]

a type of vegetable having a strong smell and spicy flavor that is used in cooking

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hyssop
[noun]

a herbaceous plant with aromatic leaves and small purple flowers, often used for culinary and medicinal purposes

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lavender
[noun]

a type of plant with purple flowers and a fine smell

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a herb known for its lemony fragrance and soothing properties

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licorice
[noun]

a sweet black strong-tasting substance produced from the root of a plant, which is used to make sweets or in medicine

Ex: They were feeling a bit under the weather , so they brewed a cup licorice tea to soothe their sore throat .
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lovage
[noun]

a Southern European herb of the parsley family with edible leaves and stem

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marjoram
[noun]

a scented herb of the mint family, native to Southern Europe and used in cooking

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mastic
[noun]

a resin obtained from the tree of the same name, used for various culinary and medicinal purposes

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mint
[noun]

an aromatic plant that grows in temperate regions, the leaves of which are used in cooking

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mustard
[noun]

a pungent herb commonly used for its distinctive flavor and aroma

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oregano
[noun]

a scented wild plant of the marjoram family, the leaves of which are used in cooking

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parsley
[noun]

an aromatic plant with curly green leaves, used for garnishing food or in cooking

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a plant with small, aromatic leaves and tiny, purplish flowers used for various purposes, including culinary, medicinal, and insect repellent

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a fragrant herb with a refreshing taste commonly used in culinary and medicinal applications

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perilla
[noun]

a herbaceous plant with aromatic leaves commonly used in Asian cuisine

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purslane
[noun]

a succulent herb with fleshy leaves, commonly used in salads and culinary dishes

Ex: They bought a bunch purslane from the farmer 's market and used it as a garnish for their soup .
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quassia
[noun]

a bitter-tasting herb derived from the bark of the Quassia tree and is often used as a natural remedy for digestive issues

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rosemary
[noun]

an evergreen fragrant bush of the mint family with narrow leaves that are used in cooking

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rue
[noun]

a perennial herb with bitter-tasting leaves used for culinary and medicinal purposes

Ex: She brewed a cup rue tea to soothe her upset stomach .
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sage
[noun]

the scented greenish-gray leaves of a plant of the mint family, used as a culinary herb

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a herb with a cucumber-like flavor often used in salads and dressings

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sassafras
[noun]

a deciduous tree known for its aromatic bark and leaves, commonly used in traditional medicine and flavoring

Ex: She gathered sassafras leaves and brewed herself a soothing cup of tea .
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savory
[noun]

a herb known for its aromatic and peppery flavor, often used in culinary dishes

Ex: She added a pinch of savory to the stew for an extra burst of flavor .
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sorrel
[noun]

a European plant that is from the dock family, the leaves of which add a sour taste to the food

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spearmint
[noun]

the common garden mint that is used in making candy and toothpaste, from which an aromatic oil is extracted

Ex: You can enhance the flavor of your fruit salad by adding a few spearmint leaves as a garnish .
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spikenard
[noun]

an aromatic herb with fragrant roots commonly used in perfumes and traditional medicine

Ex: We walked through the garden , brushing against spikenard plants and releasing their delightful scent into the air .
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tarragon
[noun]

an aromatic plant of the daisy family, the narrow leaves of which are used in cooking

Ex: They decided to try a new recipe and tarragon as a key ingredient in their homemade salad dressing .
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thyme
[noun]

a plant having small aromatic leaves used for flavoring food

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a herb or shrub with aromatic leaves that have a distinct minty flavor

Ex: The wintergreen tea soothes her sore throat .
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woodruff
[noun]

an herbaceous plant known for its sweet, hay-like fragrance and delicate white flowers

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safflower
[noun]

a plant with bright orange or yellow flowers that produces seeds rich in oil

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chamomile
[noun]

a herb with small white flowers and a pleasant, soothing aroma

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