herbage

CEFRC1

/ˈhəːbɪd͡ʒ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Grass and other green plants eaten by animals.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Herbaceous plant growth, especially grass.

Examples

  • The cattle fed on the lush herbage in the field.

  • The herbage was rich in nutrients and fiber.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The fleshy, often edible, parts of plants.

  2. Herbs collectively.

  3. The natural pasture of a land, considered as distinct from the land itself; hence, right of pasture (on another man's land).

More examples

In context

  • The sheep grazed on the lush green herbage.

  • 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.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English herbage, from Old French erbage, from Early Medieval Latin herbāticum, from Latin herba (“grass”). By surface analysis, herb + -age.