Herbiest

/ˈhɜːbiəst/ adjective

Definition

Most herbaceous, herbal, or plant-like in character; most resembling herbs.

Etymology

Superlative form of 'herby' or 'herbish,' from 'herb' plus superlative suffix '-est.' An informal formation found in casual English speech rather than formal writing.

Kelly Says

Food critics might call a wine the 'herbiest' to mean it has the most pronounced herbal and grassy notes—a delightfully subjective word that shows how English speakers create comparison forms on the fly.

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