yerva
/ˈjɛrvə/ or /jərˈvɑː/Definitions
1. noun
A type of plant, particularly a type of mint or sage, native to the Americas.
“The ancient Mayans used yerva as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.”
2. verb
To gather or harvest yerva, often as part of traditional or cultural practices.
“The local community regularly yervas the hillsides to harvest the precious herbs.”