'Hyssopus officinalis' definitions:
Definition of 'Hyssopus officinalis'
(from WordNet)
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 [syn: hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis]
Definition of 'Hyssopus officinalis'
From: GCIDE
- Hyssop \Hys"sop\, n. [OE. hysope, ysope, OF. ysope, F. hysope, hyssope, L. hysopum, hyssopum, hyssopus, Gr. ?, ?, an aromatic plant, fr. Heb. [=e]sov.] A plant (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaves have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]