Hyssop

n.

1.

A plant (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaves have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste.

Noun	1.	hyssop - 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
	2.	hyssop - bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes

genus Hyssopus, herb, herbaceous plant, Hyssopus, Hyssopus officinalis