Definitions for hyssopˈhɪs əp
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
hys•sopˈhɪs əp(n.)
an aromatic mint, Hyssopus officinalis, native to Europe, having clusters of small blue flowers.
Category: Plants
any of various related or similar plants.
Category: Plants
an unidentified Biblical plant whose twigs were used in ceremonial sprinkling.
Category: Bible
Origin of hyssop:
bef. 900; ME, OE ysope < LL ysōpus, for L hyssōpus < Gk hýssōpos < Semitic (cf. Heb ēzōbh)
Princeton's WordNet
hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis(noun)
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
hyssop(noun)
bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes
Wiktionary
hyssop(Noun)
Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally
hyssop(Noun)
Any of several similar plants
hyssop(Noun)
The sage brush
Origin: From ὕσσωπος, of origin.
Webster Dictionary
Hyssop(noun)
a plant (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaves have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste
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