Hyssop (Noun)

Meaning 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.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Hyssopus Officinalis

Hypernyms

• Herbaceous Plant

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

• The salad's subtle bitterness was from a sprinkling of chopped hyssop leaves.
• A sprig of fresh hyssop adds a delicate flavor to clear soups like bouillon.
• In some parts of Europe, dried hyssop flowers are used to make a soothing tisane.
• The chef's secret ingredient in the restaurant's signature soup was a pinch of dried hyssop.
• For a refreshing summer drink, steep dried hyssop flowers in hot water and sweeten with honey.