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acanthus vs herb

herb vs acanthus

acanthus and herb both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acanthus Yes No No No
herb Yes No No No
As nouns, herb is a hypernym of acanthus; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than acanthus:
  • acanthus: any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
  • 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 acanthus include herbaceous plant.
acanthus (noun) herb (noun)
any plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers; native to Mediterranean region but widely cultivated 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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