yerba santa en · NOUN
Etymology
From Spanish yerba (“herb”) + santa (“sacred”).
Meanings
- Any of a group of plants native to southwestern North America. Eriodictyon californicum or other species in the genus Eriodictyon, which have traditionally been used medicinally.
- Hoja santa, a Central American plant with sweet-scented leaves used to flavor food, Piper auritum.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| yerba santas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |