"herblet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: herblets [plural]
Etymology: From herb + -let. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|herb|let}} herb + -let Head templates: {{en-noun}} herblet (plural herblets)
  1. A small herb.

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Alternative forms

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