Definition

Describing food that has been flavored or seasoned with herbs.

Example

The herbed chicken was delicious and aromatic.

Conversation

Have you tried that new restaurant downtown?

Not yet, but I heard they have some amazing herbed dishes.

Yeah, I saw their menu online and everything looked so flavorful!

I can't wait to go — I love herbed foods!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Herbed → The word is derived from "herb" (from Old French *herbe*, meaning a plant used for flavoring or medicine) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or completed action). The term "herbed" refers to something that has been flavored or seasoned with herbs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'herb' as a plant used for flavoring, and when something is 'herbed', it means it has been seasoned with those flavorful plants.

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