of the nature of a pot-herb; for kitchen use; edible
• (a.) Pertaining to pot herbs; of the nature or having the qualities of herbs for cookery; esculent.
Ol`er·a'ceous adjective [ Latin oleraceus , from olus , oleris , garden or pot herbs, vegetables.] Pertaining to pot herbs; of the nature or having the qualities of herbs for cookery; esculent. Sir T. Browne.