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salsify vs herb

herb vs salsify

salsify and herb both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
salsify Yes No No No
herb Yes No No No
As nouns, herb is a hypernym of salsify; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than salsify:
  • salsify: Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States
  • 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 salsify include herbaceous plant.
salsify (noun) herb (noun)
either of two long roots eaten cooked aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
Mediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root; naturalized throughout United States a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
edible root of the salsify plant
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