Definition

Having characteristics or qualities similar to those of a herb.

Example

The herblike aroma of the tea made it very refreshing.

Conversation

Have you tried that new tea place downtown?

Not yet, but I heard their flavors are really herblike.

I love teas that have that fresh, herblike quality to them.

Me too! It makes the experience so much more refreshing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Herblike → It is formed from "herb" (from Old French *herbe*, meaning a plant used for food or medicine) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "herblike" means resembling or similar to an herb.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'similar to a plant' — 'herb' refers to a plant, and '-like' indicates resemblance.

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