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hyssop

hys·sop

UK/ˈhɪ.səp/ US/ˈhɪsʌp/ uncommon obsolete us

noun

1.

a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil

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2.

bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes

Origin

Via Latin hȳsōpum, from Ancient Greek ὕσσωπος (hússōpos), of Semitic origin.

Phrases

  • anise hyssop
  • bastard hyssop
  • giant hyssop
  • hedge hyssop
  • nettle-leaf giant hyssop
  • water hyssop
  • wild hyssop
  • yellow-flowered water hyssop

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