English Explanatory Dictionary

herbarium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A collection of dried plants or parts of plants.
  2. A building or institution where such a collection is kept.

Pronunciation

/hɜːˈbɛəɹi.əm/ /(h)ɝˈbɛɹi.əm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-herbarium.wav

Word forms

herbarium herbariums herbaria

Etymology

From Latin herbārium. Doublet of arbor.

Related words

herbarial arboretum botanical garden
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