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devil's fig vs herb

herb vs devil's fig

devil's fig and herb both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devil's fig Yes No No No
herb Yes No No No
As nouns, herb is a hypernym of devil's fig; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than devil's fig:
  • devil's fig: any plant of the genus Argemone having large white or yellow flowers and prickly leaves and stems and pods; chiefly of tropical 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 devil's fig include herbaceous plant.
devil's fig (noun) herb (noun)
any plant of the genus Argemone having large white or yellow flowers and prickly leaves and stems and pods; chiefly of tropical 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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