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American pennyroyal vs herb

herb vs American pennyroyal

American pennyroyal and herb both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
American pennyroyal Yes No No No
herb Yes No No No
As nouns, herb is a hypernym of American pennyroyal; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than American pennyroyal:
  • American pennyroyal: erect hairy branching American herb having purple-blue flowers; yields an essential oil used as an insect repellent and sometimes in folk medicine
  • herb: a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
Other hypernyms of American pennyroyal include herbaceous plant.
American pennyroyal (noun) herb (noun)
erect hairy branching American herb having purple-blue flowers; yields an essential oil used as an insect repellent and sometimes in folk medicine aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
Difference between American pennyroyal and herb

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