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hyssop

DEFINITIONS OF: hyssop

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n 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
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

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

Type of:
herb
aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
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