"chemical that kills plants," used to destroy unwanted weeds, etc., 1888, originally a trademark name, from herb + -cide "killer."
herbaceous
herbage
herbal
herbalist
Herbert
herbicide
herbivore
herbivorous
Herculean
Hercules
Hercynian
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