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herbage

noun

ˈ(h)ər-bij

Definition of herbage

as in vegetation

green leaves or plants added some ferns and other herbage to the sidewalk planters

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Recent Examples of herbage This psoriasis cream contains a blend of herbage extractors, which work on flakes and dandruff buildup. — Lindsay Modglin, Health, 13 Feb. 2023 When left to themselves, their great delight, after filling themselves with the coarse herbage of the desert, is to lie and roll in the hot sand. — Dan Schlenoff, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2021 Instead of giving away free drinks to gamblers, Chicago’s new casino and others across the state should have servers carrying large hookahs filled with primo, mind-bending herbage. — Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 5 June 2019 The infertility may have resulted from a hormone imbalance, triggered by the herbage that the sheep ate, according to the study. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 27 Sep. 2017

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And the Hawk fire is the latest example of the growing threat of destructive urban conflagrations in these zones as the planet warms, vegetation dries out and wildfires become more destructive.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Planes are dropping retardant lines and bulldozers are pushing vegetation aside so the fire won’t have anything to consume.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vegetation

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Outside, dense foliage surrounds the property with 360-degree nature views, while hiking trails and a private lake are just steps away.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
Families can enjoy the tributary and take in the fall foliage at spots like peaceful Wild River State Park and Interstate State Park, which offers clifftop views of the river.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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