Definition
hyssops
noun
- Plural of hyssop; aromatic plants of the mint family with small flowers, used in cooking and traditional medicine.
Usage: Commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine; Also has historical and religious significance in biblical contexts
Examples
- The gardener planted several hyssops along the herb border.
- Hyssops are popular in herbal tea blends for their minty flavor.
- The recipe called for fresh hyssops to garnish the soup.
- Medieval monks grew hyssops in their monastery gardens for medicinal purposes.
- Bees are attracted to the purple and pink flowers of hyssops.