1. a small bushy plant with aromatic leaves and blue, pink, or white flowers, used in cooking and herbal medicine
Usage: common in Mediterranean regions; member of the mint family
2. in biblical contexts, a plant used in ancient Jewish purification rituals
Usage: archaic; religious/historical

Examples

• The gardener planted hyssop along the herb border for its fragrant leaves.
• Hyssop has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
• The tea made from hyssop flowers is said to soothe coughs.
• In the Bible, hyssop was mentioned as part of ancient purification ceremonies.
• The bees were attracted to the hyssop blooming in the garden.