noun. A woody Eurasian plant (Hyssopus officinalis) in the mint family, having spikes of small blue or violet flowers and aromatic leaves used in perfumery, as a condiment, and formerly in medicine.

noun. Any of several similar or related plants, such as some species in the genus Agastache.

noun. An unidentified plant mentioned in the Bible as the source of twigs used for sprinkling in certain Hebraic purification rites.

noun. A small bushy herb of the genus Hyssopus, natural order Labiateæ.

noun. In Scripture, a plant the twigs of which were used for sprinkling in the ceremony of purification.

noun. Eccles., same as aspersorium, See quotation from Preseott under aspersion, 1.

noun. In the western United States. sage-brush, Artemisia.

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

noun. Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally

noun. Any of several similar plants

noun. The sage brush

noun. bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes

noun. a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil