1
: a plant used in purificatory sprinkling rites by the ancient Hebrews
2
: a European mint (Hyssopus officinalis) that has highly aromatic and pungent leaves and is sometimes used as a potherb
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Some plants known to attract pest predators include dill, parsley, hyssop and mints.
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Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024
Non-natives include anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum), lavender (Lavandula), oregano (Origanum), ornamental sage (Salvia nemorosa and hybrids), and culinary mints (Mentha).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
Its pale green color is the natural result of steeping lemon balm and hyssop in the spirit, and it’s bottled at a bracing 130 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
But a toasted slice of hyssop focaccia smeared with more of that eerily-convincing not-ricotta and hot honey was chewy and airy, just like a good focaccia should be.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2024
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Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024
Non-natives include anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum), lavender (Lavandula), oregano (Origanum), ornamental sage (Salvia nemorosa and hybrids), and culinary mints (Mentha).
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
Its pale green color is the natural result of steeping lemon balm and hyssop in the spirit, and it’s bottled at a bracing 130 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
But a toasted slice of hyssop focaccia smeared with more of that eerily-convincing not-ricotta and hot honey was chewy and airy, just like a good focaccia should be.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Hyssop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyssop. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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hyssop
noun
hys·sop
ˈhis-əp 
: a European mint (Hyssopus officinalis) having highly aromatic and pungent leaves that have been used to make a tea and as a stimulant and to relieve respiratory symptoms
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