Meaning: grass
Root word: Latin herba
Roots with similar meanings:
- gramin- meaning “grass”
- flor- meaning “flower”
- phyt- meaning “plant”
Roots with opposite meanings:
- carn- meaning “flesh”
Roots that could be confused:
Notes: Herbert is a name derived from the Germanic root for “army” or “warrior”
Derived English Words
Commonly encountered words are in bold.
Herbaceous: Referring to plants that have non-woody stems, typically found in annuals and perennials that die back at the end of the growing season.
Herb: A plant used for flavoring, medicine, or fragrance.
Herbal: Pertaining to or made from herbs; commonly used to describe medicinal or culinary uses of herbs.
Herbivore: An animal that feeds primarily on plants, especially herbs.
Herbivorous: Relating to or characteristic of an herbivore.
Herbivora: The plural form of herbivore, meaning herbivorous animals collectively.
Herbiferous: Bearing or producing herbs.
Herbarium: A collection of preserved plant specimens, typically including dried and mounted plants, used for research and identification.
Herbarize: To prepare and preserve plant specimens for an herbarium.
Herbalist: A person who practices the use of herbs for medicinal purposes or as a trade.
Herbicide: A chemical substance used to kill or control the growth of unwanted plants (weeds).
Herbicidal: Pertaining to or having the effect of an herbicide.
Herbose: Characterized by the qualities of herbs, often used in relation to flavor or fragrance.
Herbosity: The state or quality of being herb-like, or the presence of many herbs.
Herbage: The vegetation or plants (especially grasses) that grow on land, typically consumed by herbivores.
Herbagious: Pertaining to herbage or the growing of herbs.
Herbescent: Beginning to grow like or develop into herbs; characterized by being herb-like in appearance.
Semiherbaceous: Partially herbaceous, meaning a plant with both woody and herb-like characteristics.
Other Uses
Links
List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
| Root | Meaning |
| cid- | cut, kill |
| fer- | carry, bear |
| vor– | swallow |
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