Noun: hyssop hi-sup
- A European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves
"The hyssop's blue flower spikes attracted numerous bees";
- Hyssopus officinalis
- Bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes
"We added a small amount of hyssop to the salad for a unique flavour"
Derived forms: hyssops
Type of: herb, herbaceous plant
Part of: genus Hyssopus, Hyssopus
Encyclopedia: Hyssop