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herb·age
(ûr′bĭj, hûr′-)n.
1. Herbaceous plant growth, especially grass or similar vegetation used for pasturage.
2. The fleshy, often edible parts of plants.
[Middle English, from Old French erbage, from erbe; see herb.]
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herbage
(ˈhɜːbɪdʒ)n
1. (Botany) herbaceous plants collectively, esp the edible parts on which cattle, sheep, etc, graze
2. (Agriculture) the vegetation of pasture land; pasturage
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herb•age
(ˈɜr bɪdʒ, ˈhɜr-)n.
1. nonwoody vegetation.
2. the succulent leaves and stems of herbaceous plants, esp. when used for grazing.
[1350–1400]
her′baged, adj.
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Noun | 1. | herbage - succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests |
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