noun
- Herbs or leafy plants grown for cooking and seasoning food, such as parsley, sage, or thyme.
- Edible plants or greens cooked as vegetables, such as spinach or kale.
Usage: Usually plural; refers to culinary herbs used fresh or dried in cooking.
Usage: Archaic or regional usage; less common in modern English.
Examples
- She grew potherbs in her kitchen garden for everyday cooking.
- The recipe called for fresh potherbs like basil and oregano.
- Potherbs such as parsley and chives add flavor to soups and stews.
- Medieval cooks relied on potherbs to season their dishes.
- The farmer harvested potherbs to sell at the market.