Definition of Perilla

1. Noun. Small genus of Asiatic herbs.


Definition of Perilla

1. n. A genus of labiate herbs, of which one species (Perilla ocimoides, or P. Nankinensis) is often cultivated for its purple or variegated foliage.

Definition of Perilla

1. Noun. The plant shiso ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Perilla

1. an Asian herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Perilla

1. A genus of labiate herbs, of which one species (Perilla ocimoides, or P. Nankinensis) is often cultivated for its purple or variegated foliage. Origin: Etymol. Uncertain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Perilla

perikarya
perikaryal
perikaryon
perikeratic
perikinetic
perikymata
peril
perilabyrinthitis
perilaryngeal
periled
perilene
perilenticular
periligamentous
perilimbal suction cup
periling
perillas
perilled
perilling
perillous
perilous
perilously
perilousness
perilousnesses
perils
perilunar dislocation
perilunate dislocation
perilune
perilunes
perilymph

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