Herbs Word Search
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Sample words: ACAI, ALOE, ANISE, AMALTAS, GOA, AMRA, OAK, OAT, BONESET, BOLAM, CHIA, BIRCH, TARRAGON, GENTIAN, BURDOCK, FLAXSEED.
Herbs word list, defined
- ACAI /ˌæsaɪˈiː/ · noun
- The edible purple berry of a South American palm tree (Euterpe oleracea), eaten fresh or used in juices, smoothies, and supplements. Related: palm berry, superfruit.
- ALOE /ˈæloʊ/ · noun
- A succulent plant of the genus Aloe, native to Africa and Arabia, with thick fleshy leaves used medicinally and ornamentally; also, the bitter juice or dried latex obtained from such plants.
- ANISE /ˈæn.ɪs/ · noun
- A Mediterranean plant of the parsley family whose aromatic seeds are used to flavor food, drink, and medicine; also the seed itself, which has a sweet licorice-like taste. Related: aniseed, fennel, star anise.
- GOA /ˈɡoʊə/ · noun
- Goa is a state on the western coast of India, formerly a Portuguese territory and now known for its coastline, distinct cultural traditions, and Konkani heritage. In older English, the lowercase word goa was also a name for a large dove or pigeon of the East Indies.
- OAK /oʊk/ · noun
- A large deciduous tree of the beech family, native to the Northern Hemisphere and valued for its durable, heavy wood. The word can also refer to the wood of the oak tree. Related: oak tree, oakwood, hardwood.
- OAT US /oʊt/; British /əʊt/ · noun
- The grain of the oat plant, a cereal crop widely used in food and animal feed. The singular can also refer to the plant itself.
- BONESET /ˈboʊn.sɛt/ · noun
- A North American herbaceous plant (Eupatorium perfoliatum) of the daisy family, with white flower clusters and paired leaves joined at the base; it was traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat fevers. Related: Eupatorium perfoliatum, agrimony (regional name), feverwort, thoroughwort.
- CHIA /ˈtʃiːə/ · noun
- A plant of the mint family native to Mexico and Guatemala, Salvia hispanica, whose seeds are eaten whole or ground as a nutritional supplement; also, the edible seeds themselves.
- BIRCH /bɜːrtʃ/ · noun
- A birch is a slender deciduous tree of the genus Betula, with thin papery bark that peels in layers, typically white, silver, or yellow. It can also refer to a bundle of birch twigs formerly used as an implement of corporal punishment. Related: aspen, alder, poplar, beech.
- TARRAGON /ˈtærəɡən/ · noun
- An aromatic perennial herb with narrow leaves and a distinctive, slightly sweet flavor, used as a seasoning in sauces, soups, and salads. Its name also refers, rarely, to a dragon in heraldry. Related: estragon.
- GENTIAN /ˈdʒenʃən/ · noun
- Any member of the genus Gentiana, a group of chiefly perennial herbs and shrubs known for showy, often trumpet-shaped flowers, commonly blue, violet, or yellow. The term can also denote the dried root of certain gentian species, used as a bitter medicinal tonic or flavoring.
- BURDOCK /ˈbɜːrdɒk/ · noun
- A coarse Eurasian plant of the genus Arctium in the daisy family, bearing purple flower heads that develop into hooked bristly burrs that cling to animals and clothing.
- FLAXSEED /ˈflæksiːd/ · noun
- The small, flat seed of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum), eaten whole or ground as a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and fibre, and also pressed to produce linseed oil. Related: linseed.
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