hyssop | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) 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 | |
Synonyms: | Hyssopus_officinalis | |
Related terms: | herb Hyssopus | |
2. | [ noun ] (food) bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes | |
Related terms: | herb | |