herbage Meaning & Definition
/ˈhəːbɪd͡ʒ/
What Does Herbage Mean?
As a noun, herbage means Herbs collectively. It is also used to mean Herbaceous plant growth, especially grass.
Herbage in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈhəːbɪd͡ʒ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | pasturage |
| Plural | herbages |
Herbage Definition (Noun)
- Herbs collectively.
- Herbaceous plant growth, especially grass.
- The fleshy, often edible, parts of plants.
- The natural pasture of a land, considered as distinct from the land itself; hence, right of pasture (on another man's land).
Synonyms of Herbage
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Herbage in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
herbage (usually uncountable, plural herbages)
Origin of Herbage
From Middle English herbage, from Old French erbage, from Early Medieval Latin herbāticum, from Latin herba (“grass”). By surface analysis, herb + -age.
Herbage Pronunciation
Herbage is pronounced //ˈhəːbɪd͡ʒ// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Herbage
What part of speech is herbage?
Herbage is a noun.
What is another word for herbage?
Close synonyms of herbage are pasturage. See the full list of herbage synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of herbage?
The plural of herbage is herbages.