noun
- plural of perilla; aromatic herbs of the mint family, native to Asia, with serrated leaves used in cooking and traditional medicine
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The farmer grew several varieties of perillas in his herb garden.
- Korean cuisine frequently uses perillas as a garnish and flavoring.
- The purple perillas added color to the vegetable patch.
- She harvested the perillas before the first frost.
- Traditional medicine practitioners often recommend perillas for respiratory ailments.
- The restaurant’s salad featured fresh perillas from their rooftop garden.