Herblet

/ˈhɜːblət/ noun

Definition

A small herb or plant; a diminutive or insignificant herb.

Etymology

From 'herb' plus the diminutive suffix '-let' (small), similar to 'booklet' or 'droplet.' A formation suggesting something small or miniature.

Kelly Says

Herblets are adorable in concept—the word conjures tiny kitchen herb plants or wild seedlings barely worthy of being called herbs, those scrappy little volunteers in your garden.

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