Associations to the word «Hyssop»

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. Agastache foeniculum, blue giant hyssop
HYSSOP, noun. (obsolete) (US) The sage brush
HYSSOP, noun. (biblical) A plant used used for sprinkling of blood or water in purification rituals and at Passover, Origanum syriacum

Dictionary definition

HYSSOP, 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.

Wise words

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