Hys·sop n. A plant (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaves have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste.
Note: ☞ The hyssop of Scripture is supposed to be a species of caper (Capparis spinosa), but probably the name was used for several different plants.
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Hyssopus officinalis
n : 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 [syn: hyssop]