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(hər ber′ē əm, ər-)

noun pl. herbariums or herbaria

a collection of dried plants classified, mounted, and used for botanical study
a room, building, case, etc. for keeping such a collection

Origin: LL < L herba, herb

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noun pl. her·bar·i·ums or her·bar·i·a (-ē-ə)

A collection of dried plants mounted, labeled, and systematically arranged for use in scientific study.
A place or institution where such a collection is kept.

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Origin: Late Latin herbārium

Origin: , from Latin herbārius, one skilled in herbs

Origin: , from Latin herba, herb, vegetation

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