HYSSOPS

Noun

hyssops

plural of hyssop

Source: Wiktionary


HYSSOP

Hys"sop, n. Etym: [OE. hysope, ysope, OF. ysope, F. hysope, hyssope, L. hysopum, hyssopum, hyssopus, Gr. esov.]

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

Note: The hyssop of Scripture is supposed to be a species of caper (Capparis spinosa), but probably the name was used for several different plants.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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