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hyssop
noun
- a fragrant herb (Hyssopus officinalis) of the mint family, usually with blue flowers, having leaves once used in folk medicine as a tonic, stimulant, etc.
- its flower
- ☆ any of several American plants of various families
- Bible a plant whose twigs were used for sprinkling in certain ancient Jewish rites
See hyssop in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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