herbage

(ʉrbij, hʉr-)

noun

  1. herbs collectively, esp. those used as pasturage; grass
  2. the green foliage and juicy stems of herbs
  3. Law the right of pasturing cattle on another's land

Origin: Fr: see -age

See herbage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Herbaceous plant growth, especially grass or similar vegetation used for pasturage.
  2. The fleshy, often edible parts of plants.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French erbage

Origin: , from erbe; see herb

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