hyssop
any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Hyssopus, of the mint family, especially H. officinalis, native to Europe, having clusters of small blue flowers.
any of several related or similar plants, especially of the genera Agastache or Gratiola.
Bible. a plant, perhaps the origan, whose twigs were used in ceremonial sprinkling.
Origin of hyssop
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How to use hyssop in a sentence
Nothing could be nicer I am sure struck in the earl what do you say Hyssops eh.
The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan | Daisy Ashford
British Dictionary definitions for hyssop
/ (ˈhɪsəp) /
a widely cultivated Asian plant, Hyssopus officinalis, with spikes of small blue flowers and aromatic leaves, used as a condiment and in perfumery and folk medicine: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
any of several similar or related plants such as the hedge hyssop
a Biblical plant, used for sprinkling in the ritual practices of the Hebrews
Origin of hyssop
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