heraldry |
the study of genealogies and coats of arms. [3 definitions] |
herb |
a flowering plant whose stem is soft rather than woody and which dies at the end of a growing season. [3 definitions] |
herbaceous |
pertaining to or characteristic of an herb, esp. having a soft nonwoody stem. |
herbage |
green, soft-stemmed vegetation, esp. as used for grazing. [2 definitions] |
herbal |
of or relating to herbs. [4 definitions] |
herbalist |
a person who cultivates, collects, or deals in herbs, esp. medicinal herbs; herb doctor. |
herbal medicine |
the use of herbs and plant extracts to treat illness or disease. |
herbarium |
a collection of dried plants that have been systematically arranged and labeled, often for scientific use. [2 definitions] |
herbicide |
a substance used to kill unwanted plants such as weeds. |
herbivore |
an animal that feeds on plants. |
herbivorous |
plant-eating; feeding on plants. |
herb Paris |
a European woodland wildflower related to the lily and similar to the trillium, but having four leaves and bearing a four-part, yellow-green flower. |
herb Robert |
a low-growing wild geranium that has compound leaves and bears reddish purple flowers. |
Herculean |
(usu. l.c.) having or requiring enormous strength, size, or courage. [2 definitions] |
Hercules |
in Greek and Roman mythology, a semigod, son of Zeus and Alcmene, that was exceptionally strong; Herakles. [3 definitions] |
herd |
any group of domestic or wild animals of the same species that feed and travel together. [8 definitions] |
herdsman |
one who herds animals. [2 definitions] |
here |
in, at, or to this specific place or location. [6 definitions] |
hereabout |
in this area or vicinity; around, about, or near here. |
hereafter |
after this in time, place, or order; from this point on. [3 definitions] |
hereat |
at this moment; when this happens or happened. [2 definitions] |