Herbes de provence
noun
a blend of herbs used for seasoning, such as basil, bay leaf, chervil, fennel, lavender, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, sage, summer savory, tarragon, and thyme
Word Origin
the mix is associated with France’s Provence region
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