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thoroughwort vs herb

herb vs thoroughwort

thoroughwort and herb both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thoroughwort Yes No No No
herb Yes No No No
As nouns, herb is a hypernym of thoroughwort; that is, herb is a word with a broader meaning than thoroughwort:
  • thoroughwort: perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine
  • 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 thoroughwort include herbaceous plant.
thoroughwort (noun) herb (noun)
perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine 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
Difference between thoroughwort and herb

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