herbalism

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English

Etymology

From herbal +‎ -ism.

Noun

herbalism (countable and uncountable, plural herbalisms)

  1. The use or study of medicinal herbs.
    Synonym: herblore
    Hyponym: herbal medicine (sometimes synonymous)
    • 2002, Non Shaw, Illustrated Elements of Herbalism, Element, →ISBN:
      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.
  2. (obsolete) Botany, the study of plants in general.

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