herb Robert

noun herb Rob·ert \ˈ(h)ərb-ˈrä-bərt\

Definition of HERB ROBERT

: a low annual or biennial geranium (Geranium robertianum) with small reddish-purple flowers

Medieval Latin herba Roberti, probably from Robertus (St. Robert) †1067 French ecclesiastic

First Known Use: 13th century

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