Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hyssop

2 senses of hyssop

Sense 1
hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis -- (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)
       => herb, herbaceous plant -- (a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests)

Sense 2
hyssop -- (bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes)
       => herb -- (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)