[noun] [C] - a type of plant whose leaves are used in cooking to give flavour to particular dishes, or which are used in making medicineBasil, oregano, thyme and rosemary are all herbs.A large range of herbs and spices are used in Indian cookery.Do you prefer dried or fresh herbs to cook with?See picture: Herbs
HERB
Meaning of HERB in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012