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Melissa officinalis vs herb

herb vs Melissa officinalis

Melissa officinalis and herb both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
Melissa officinalis Yes No No No
herb Yes No No No
As nouns, herb is a hypernym of Melissa officinalis; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than Melissa officinalis:
  • Melissa officinalis: bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America
  • 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 Melissa officinalis include herbaceous plant.
Melissa officinalis (noun) herb (noun)
bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America 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
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