Definition

Relating to or made from plants, especially those used for cooking or medicine.

Example

She prefers herbal tea over regular tea because of its natural flavors.

Conversation

Have you tried that new café that serves herbal teas?

Not yet, but I’ve heard great things about their selection.

I love how they combine different herbal flavors.

Same! I think I’ll check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of book that focuses on plants, particularly those that have medicinal or culinary uses.

Example

She bought an herbal to learn more about the healing properties of different plants.

Conversation

Have you ever read an interesting herbal book?

Yeah, I read one about the benefits of different herbs recently.

I’m curious about how they describe the medicinal properties in herbal books.

Root Explanation

Herbal → It is formed from "herb" (from Latin "herba", meaning grass or plant) and "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "herbal" refers to something that pertains to or is made from plants, especially in the context of medicine or cooking.

Memory Tip

Think of 'herb' as relating to plants, and remember that 'herbal' means something that is related to or made from plants.

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