hyssop

== English == === Etymology === Via Latin hȳsōpum, from Ancient Greek ὕσσωπος (hússōpos), of Semitic origin. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhɪ.səp/ === Noun === hyssop (countable and uncountable, plural hyssops) Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally. Any of several similar plants: Agastache foeniculum, blue giant hyssop. (obsolete, US) The sagebrush (Artemisia spp.). (biblical) A plant used used for sprinkling of blood or water in purification rituals and at Passover, Origanum syriacum. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === Hyssopus officinalis on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Hyssopus (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Hyssopus (Lamiaceae) on Wikispecies.Wikispecies === Anagrams === phossy, sposhy