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Hyssop
hyssop
n. 1 any small bushy aromatic herb of the genus Hyssopus, esp. H. officinalis, formerly used medicinally. 2 Bibl. a a plant whose twigs were used for sprinkling in Jewish rites. b a bunch of this used in purification. Etymology: OE (h)ysope (reinforced in ME by OF ysope) f. L hyssopus f. Gk hyssopos, of Semitic orig.
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noun Etymology: Middle English ysop, from Old English ysope, from Latin ~us, from Greek hyssōpos, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew ēzōbh ~ Date: before 12th century a plant used in purificatory sprinkling rites by the ancient Hebrews, a European mint (Hyssopus officinalis) that has highly aromatic and pungent leaves and is sometimes used as a potherb ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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