Noun
- 1. hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis, herb, herbaceous plant
- usage: 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
- 2. hyssop, herb
- usage: bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes
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