English Vocabulary Words: Herbs and Spices

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Learn English words for common seasonings – herbs and spices that are used to add flavor to food.

The difference between herbs and spices is that herbs are the leafy green part of the plant, and spices come from seeds, roots, bark, fruit, or vegetables.

basil

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cilantro / coriander

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parsley

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dill

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rosemary

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oregano

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bay leaves

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Bay leaves are usually dried and used to provide flavor in soups

cumin

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Cumin can be used in the form of the seeds, or ground into a powder.

chilli pepper / cayenne pepper

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Chilli pepper is a “hot” pepper. It can be used whole, or dried and ground into powder.

paprika

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Paprika also comes from a type of pepper, but it is not as “hot.”

cinnamon

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Cinnamon is often used in desserts and sweet dishes.

cloves

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nutmeg

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saffron

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Saffron comes from a flower.

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