herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs 
1
a
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an herb
b
of a stem
: having little or no woody tissue and persisting usually for a single growing season
2
: having the texture, color, or appearance of a leaf
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His nonalcoholic creations include the Rosé Champagne, an effervescent blend of coconut, white sesame, cherry blossom and lime, and the Apple Martini, a sweet, herbaceous concoction of pink lady apple, fennel and mint olive oil.
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Christine Chitnis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
The herbaceous gentian taste in the new flavor is reminiscent of everyone’s favorite sunny-day drink, an Aperol spritz.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2024
Types of Peonies Peonies are categorized into three main groups, according to their structure: herbaceous, tree, and Itoh.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
That’s what this herbaceous, floral, and citrusy scent is selling to all of those who encounter its transportive powers.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
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Christine Chitnis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
The herbaceous gentian taste in the new flavor is reminiscent of everyone’s favorite sunny-day drink, an Aperol spritz.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2024
Types of Peonies Peonies are categorized into three main groups, according to their structure: herbaceous, tree, and Itoh.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 May 2024
That’s what this herbaceous, floral, and citrusy scent is selling to all of those who encounter its transportive powers.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
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herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs
1
: of, relating to, or resembling an herb
2
: being a stem with little or no woody tissue and lasting usually only for a single growing season
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