hyssop meaning

UK US /ˈhɪsəp/ 2 syllables

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 has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

hyssop as a noun

  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

    Synonyms: Hyssopus officinalis

    Type of: herb

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

    Type of: herb

How to pronounce hyssop

hyssop is pronounced /ˈhɪsəp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in OP · 6-letter words

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