Definition

A collection of dried plants that are organized and labeled for scientific study, or a place where such a collection is stored.

Example

The university's herbarium contains thousands of plant specimens from around the world.

Conversation

Have you ever visited the herbarium at the university?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's really interesting.

You should definitely check it out; they have so many unique plant specimens.

That sounds cool! I love learning about different types of plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Herbarium → It is formed from "herba" (meaning grass or herb) and "-arium" (meaning a place for). The word "herbarium" refers to a place where herbs or plants are collected and stored for study or reference.

Memory Tip

Think of a place for 'herbs' ('herba') — that's what an herbarium is, a collection of plants.

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