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phlox vs herb

herb vs phlox

phlox and herb both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
phlox Yes No No No
herb Yes No No No
As nouns, herb is a hypernym of phlox; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than phlox:
  • phlox: any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers
  • 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 phlox include herbaceous plant.
phlox (noun) herb (noun)
any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers 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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