Herbage
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhəːbɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Herbage is a noun meaning Herbs collectively.
Meaning
Herbs collectively.
More Meanings
- Herbaceous plant growth, especially grass.
- The fleshy, often edible, parts of plants.
- (law) The natural pasture of a land, considered as distinct from the land itself; hence, right of pasture (on another man's land).
Example Sentences
I threw myself upon my face, and clung to the scant herbage in an excess of nervous agitation.
The dank breath of herbage, sodden with rain, came to her; the mists were barely visible, hovering above the dark ravines.
Word Forms
- herbages
Synonyms for herbage
Depending on context, synonyms include pasturage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pasturage, abstracts, herb, herber, herbary, megaherb.
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