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Noun: shiso  'shee-sow
  1. An aromatic herb in the mint family (Perilla frutescens), native to East Asia, with green or purple leaves used as a culinary herb in Japanese and Korean cuisine
    "The chef garnished the sashimi platter with shiso leaves"

Derived forms: shisos

Encyclopedia: Shiso, Hyōgo