herbaceous
her·ba·ceous
herbaceous · more herbaceous · most herbaceous
травяной, травянистый
krautig
Not woody, lacking lignified tissuesNot woody, lacking lignified tissues.
UK/hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/US/(h)ɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/
» Many herbaceous perennials require division every few years to stay healthy.
Meaning
3 sensesNot woody, lacking lignified tissues.
krautig
травяно́йtravjanój, травяни́стыйtravjanístyj
Not woody in flavor.
The sommelier noted strong herbaceous notes of thyme and lemongrass in the sauvignon blanc.
(dated)Feeding on herbs and soft plants.
More definitions
- characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
Examples
3 sentencesMany herbaceous perennials require division every few years to stay healthy.
The botanist specialized in herbaceous species rather than trees and shrubs.
We walked through a meadow rich with herbaceous vegetation and buzzing insects.
Translations
8 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
botany: not woody:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
botany: not woody:
Origin
Borrowed from Latin herbāceus (“grassy”). By surface analysis, herb + -aceous.Borrowed from Latin herbāceus (“grassy”). By surface analysis, herb + -aceous.
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Forms
more herbaceous, most herbaceous| Comparative | more herbaceous Lesson |
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| Superlative | most herbaceous Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form