day lily vs herb

herb vs day lily

day lily and herb both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
day lily	Yes	No	No	No
herb	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, herb is a hypernym of day lily; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than day lily:

day lily: any of numerous perennials having mounds of sumptuous broad ribbed leaves and clusters of white, blue, or lilac flowers; used as ground cover
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 day lily include herbaceous plant.

day lily (noun)	herb (noun)
any of numerous perennials having tuberous roots and long narrow bladelike leaves and usually yellow lily-like flowers that bloom for only a day	aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
any of numerous perennials having mounds of sumptuous broad ribbed leaves and clusters of white, blue, or lilac flowers; used as ground cover	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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