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herbalism

herbalism noun: the use or study of medicinal herbs.

Noun

herbalism (countable and uncountable, plural herbalisms)

  1. The use or study of medicinal herbs.
    • Herbalism holds a great attraction for those seeking a more natural, holistic approach to their well-being. Herbalism is a science and an art, combining the objectivity of science with the subjectivity of human experience.2002, Non Shaw, Illustrated Elements of Herbalism, Element, →ISBN
    Synonyms:
    herblore
  2. (obsolete) Botany, the study of plants in general.

herbalism meaning in Vietnamese

herbalism in Vietnamese

practice or study of medicinal herbs
thảo dược học

Synonyms of herbalism

Forms of herbalism

pluralherbalisms

Origin of herbalism

From herbal + -ism.

Words formed from herbalism

Questions about herbalism

What does herbalism mean?
Herbalism means the use or study of medicinal herbs.
What is herbalism in Vietnamese?
Herbalism in Vietnamese is thảo dược học. See Herbalism meaning in Vietnamese.
What part of speech is herbalism?
Herbalism is a noun.
What is the plural of herbalism?
The plural of herbalism is herbalisms.

Words near herbalism in the dictionary

  1. herbal medicines
  2. herbal supplement
  3. herbal supplements
  4. herbal tea
  5. herbal teas
  6. herbalism
  7. herbalisms
  8. herbalist
  9. herbalistic
  10. herbalists
  11. herbalize

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