Herbaceous

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /hÉ™(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/
• US IPA: /hɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

Origin

Borrowing from la herbāceus.

Full definition of herbaceous

Adjective

1. (botany) not woody, lacking lignified tissues
2. (wine) not woody in flavor
3. (dated) feeding on herbs and soft plants
• 1861, Charles John Andersson, Lake Ngami, , page 490The hippopotamus is an herbaceous animal.

Antonyms

• woody

Derived terms

• herbaceousness