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mandrake vs herb

herb vs mandrake

mandrake and herb both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mandrake Yes No No No
herb Yes No No No
As nouns, herb is a hypernym of mandrake; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than mandrake:
  • mandrake: a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers
  • 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 mandrake include herbaceous plant.
mandrake (noun) herb (noun)
a plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
the root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic 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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