Meaning & use
hyssop
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An aromatic herb with blue flowers, traditionally used in cooking, herbal medicine, and religious purification rituals.
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The recipe called for a pinch of dried hyssop to season the stew.
Hyssop is mentioned several times in the Bible as a plant used for ritual cleansing.
A note on using this word
Hyssop belongs to the mint family and has a slightly bitter, minty flavor; it's less common in modern kitchens than related herbs like thyme or sage.
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