[herb] n, often attrib [ME herbe, fr. OF, fr. L herba] (14c) 1: a seed-producing annual, biennial, or perennial that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season
2: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities 3 slang: marijuana
2. -- herb.like adj -- herby adj