Lexic.us

Definition of Hyssop

1. 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.

2. Noun. Bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes.

Definition of Hyssop

1. n. A plant (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaves have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste.

Definition of Hyssop

1. a medicinal herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Hyssop

1. A plant (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaves have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. The hyssop of Scripture is supposed to be a species of caper (Capparis spinosa), but probably the name was used for several different plants. Origin: OE. Hysope, ysope, OF. Ysope, F. Hysope, hyssope, L. Hysopum, hyssopum, hyssopus, Gr, an aromatic plant, fr. Heb. Esov. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hyssop

hyrax hyrax hyraxes hyraxes hyrse hyrst Hyrtl's anastomosis Hyrtl's epitympanic recess Hyrtl's foramen Hyrtl's loop

Hyrtl's sphincter hyson hyson hysons hyssop (current term) hyssop (current term) hyssops Hyssopus Hyssopus officinalis hyssop loosestrife

hyssop oil hysteralgia hysteranthous hysteratresia hysterectomies hysterectomized hysterectomy hysterectomy hystereses hysteresis

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