herborize Meaning, Definition & Usage

Her"bo*rize intransitive verb

Etymology

F. herboriser, for herbariser, fr. L. herbarium. See Hebrarium.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Herborized ; present participle & verbal noun Herborizing

Definitions

1. To search for plants, or new species of plants, with a view to classifying them.

   He herborized as he traveled. W. Tooke.

Her"bo*rize transitive verb

Definitions

1. To form the figures of plants in; -- said in reference to minerals. See Arborized.

   Herborized stones contain fine mosses. Fourcroy (Trans.)