herbs

  • 1herbs — were in use by the Hebrews both to give flavour to food and also as medicines. Bitter herbs (lettuce etc.) were eaten during the Passover meal. Other herbs mentioned in the Bible include balm, for healing (Jer. 46:11), dill, mint, and cummin… …

    Dictionary of the Bible

  • 2herbs — and spices * * * plural of herb …

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  • 3herbs — n. medicinal herbs * * * medicinal herbs …

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  • 4herbs —    Plants grown, or collected from the wild, to be used medicinally or as flavourings; herb gardens were a feature of medieval monasteries, and of country households for several centuries. Wild plants have presumably always been gathered, as was… …

    A Dictionary of English folklore

  • 5Herbs in Polish mythology — Herbs are used in Polish folk customs. Do not use these herbs in any of the methods shown here without the approval of a qualified physician.BelladonnaThis plant is found chiefly in the Carpathian region of Poland, and was listed as an ingredient …

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  • 6herbs and spices —   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Herbs and spices include: allspice angelica anise basil bay bergamot borage camomile caper caraway seeds cardamon catmint cayenne pepper chervil chilli chives cinnamon cloves comfrey …

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  • 7Herbs (band) — Infobox musical artist 2 Name = Herbs Img capt = Background = group or band Birth name = Alias = Born = Died = Origin = New Zealand Instrument = Genre = Reggae Occupation = Years active = 1979 1995 Label = Associated acts = URL = Current members …

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  • 8HERBS, MEDICINAL — In ancient times herbs were the main source of remedies. According to the book of jubilees (10:12), the angels revealed the various remedies to Noah, who wrote them down in a book. asaph the physician adds that Noah, having been taught by the… …

    Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • 9herbs of Provence — plural noun the herbs associated with Provençale cuisine, typically a mix of thyme, rosemary, sage, basil, oregano, lavender leaves and fennel seeds. Also, herbes de Provence …

  • 10herbs — hÉœrb /hɜːb n. soft stemmed plant which dies down at the end of a growing season; any of a number of plants which are used for medicinal purposes or as a seasoning for food …

    English contemporary dictionary