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herborize
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herborize, v. i. [F. herboriser, for herbariser, fr. L. herbarium. See Hebrarium.].
To search for plants, or new species of plants, with a view to classifying them. [1913 Webster]
"He herborized as he traveled." [1913 Webster]
herborize, v. t.
To form the figures of plants in; -- said in reference to minerals. See Arborized. [1913 Webster]
"Herborized stones contain fine mosses." [1913 Webster]
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