Definition

The green plants, especially grasses, that grow in an area and are often used for feeding animals.

Example

The cows grazed peacefully on the lush herbage in the field.

Conversation

I was reading about the importance of herbage for livestock.

That's interesting! Good quality herbage can really impact their health.

Exactly, and it helps in maintaining the ecosystem as well.

For sure, it's amazing how much the right plants can influence everything.

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Root Explanation

Herbage comes from the Old French 'herbage' (meaning grass or pasture), which is derived from the Latin 'herba' (meaning grass or herb). The word refers to the vegetation, particularly grasses, that grow in a specific area.

Memory Tip

Think of 'herb' (from Latin 'herba') which means grass or plant, to remember that 'herbage' refers to the grassy vegetation.

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