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herb

[urb, hurb] / ɜrb, hɜrb /








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Thyme and honey belong to a mutual admiration society, as do berries and buttermilk; the woodiness of the herb plays beautifully against tangy yogurt, while orange zest somehow charms the entire table.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

Lev Sercarz is fond of adding fenugreek, a fiber-rich herb, to hot or cold water to make a particularly bold-tasting infusion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Before the fire, her yard was a wonderland of 16 fruit trees, a koi pond and both a vegetable and an herb garden.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

The herb may also improve blood flow to the scalp.

From Science Daily Jun. 7, 2026

His grandmother had not needed to grow her favorite herb, arigbe, because it grew wild everywhere.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

In the kitchen, Gruel recommends rubbing it with avocado oil, salt and fresh herbs.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

A small bundle of herbs can sharpen a bowl of rice and beans.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

Vibrant and intense, but light on the palate, with complex flavors and aromas of purple flowers, dried herbs, baking spices, raspberry and cranberry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

One reason that makes it so challenging is that there is still no confirmed source, leaving Americans confused about whether to eat any leafy greens or herbs.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

Strong-smelling foods such as onions, fish, and herbs should also be avoided, as they may flavor your chickens’ eggs.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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