Main Entry:

hys·sop

Pronunciation:

\ˈhi-səp\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English ysop, from Old English ysope, from Latin hyssopus, from Greek hyssōpos, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew ēzōbh hyssop

Date:

before 12th century

1 : a plant used in purificatory sprinkling rites by the ancient Hebrews 2 : a European mint (Hyssopus officinalis) that has highly aromatic and pungent leaves and is sometimes used as a potherb