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Hyssopus officinalis
(gcide) | Hyssop \Hys"sop\, n. [OE. hysope, ysope, OF. ysope, F. hysope,
hyssope, L. hysopum, hyssopum, hyssopus, Gr. ?, ?, an
aromatic plant, fr. Heb. [=e]sov.]
A plant (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaves have an aromatic
smell, and a warm, pungent taste.
[1913 Webster]
Note: The hyssop of Scripture is supposed to be a species of
caper (Capparis spinosa), but probably the name was
used for several different plants.
[1913 Webster] |
hyssopus officinalis
(wn) | Hyssopus officinalis
n 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 [syn: hyssop,
Hyssopus officinalis] |
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hyssopus officinalis
(wn) | Hyssopus officinalis
n 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 [syn: hyssop,
Hyssopus officinalis] |
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